LASU, Seasoned Journalist with Radio Nigeria, Health Editor, Advocate for Women and Children, a Mentor, member of JAPiN, NRHJ, HEWAN, NAWOJ, NUJ, RCCG.
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CANCER: EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE LIVES — ONCOLOGISTS CALL FOR URGENT ACTION
Oncologists are urging Nigerians to take cancer symptoms seriously, seek early diagnosis and begin treatment without delay, as late detection continues to threaten survival
Here is the link to the investigation;
radionigerialagos.gov.ng/can…
Beyond awareness, oncologists say Nigeria needs 'functional, well-equipped cancer treatment centres across the country to ensure patients can access quality care closer to home.
Julie Ekong retweeted
Inclusivity in RHR messaging is vital as love language has no disability mode for #ValentinesDay Let's talk love with respect not expectations @AkintundeAkanni @cumeha @DRACNigeria @lotufodunrin @ICFJ @Wande_SHO
Real love never pressures, true romance is built on respect, not expectations @AppolonaAdeyemi @MarieStopes @sisyemyem @kikelomooduyebo @cumeha @OluwatosinOdus1 @sekinahlawal @shokunbi_yinka @AngelaOnwuzoo @solazed @juliafrcn @VSI_ng @YouthHubAfrica @YouthRiseNG #Valentineday2026
Julie Ekong retweeted
#Malnutrition, leading cause of death among #children with #epilepsy —Expert
@nrhjn @Da_real_babe
@shokunbi_yinka
wp.me/p7ZDOE-57kJ
Julie Ekong retweeted
Imagine navigating a city built without you in mind.
A wheelchair user who cannot board public transport.
A deaf woman seeking healthcare without interpretation.
An entrepreneur with visual impairment locked out of digital platforms.
These are not isolated inconveniences.
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Julie Ekong retweeted
#Lagos media associations have formed the Lagos State Unified Health Media Coalition to focus on:
✅ Primary Health Care
✅ Health Financing
✅ Maternal & Child Health #RMNCAH
✅ Policy Accountability
More coordination = better health outcomes for Lagos 📈🏥
@nrhjn @ISMPHNG – at Lagos, Nigeria
Julie Ekong retweeted
Vaccines save lives!
@HenshawKate , thinks her vaccine scar is beautiful - A precious gift from her parents.
Saying yes to the Measles-Rubella vaccine is saying yes to your child's future.
Visit any government health facility or vaccination outreach post close to you to protect your children.
Say YES to Vaccination
Say YES to Protection
Say YES to Healthy Children
#MeaslesRubellafreeNaija
@Gates_Nigeria @NphcdaNG @Fmohnigeria @muhammadpate @Muyi_Aina @UNICEF_Nigeria @gavi
Julie Ekong retweeted
Lagos seeks rape survivor after viral TikTok video vanguardngr.com/2026/02/lago…
@solazed @yinks_shok @LASAM_1 – at Igbologun, Nigeria
Julie Ekong retweeted
@Fmohnigeria @msichoicesng @followlasg @healthstyleplus @folasadeoyebimp @sisyemyem @solazed @KahNange @juliafrcn @AWRA_org @Femwomanifesto @abiolaak @OlufemiPrincess @yinks_shok @MedicalWomensA1 @AgpmpnDoctors FG must give priority to protect the reproductive health of women now
In his first year back in office, President Trump wasted no time in undermining reproductive health and rights worldwide.
A new Guttmacher fact sheet breaks down how the administration is implementing the extreme, anti-rights #Project2025 agenda: gu.tt/49GSVxl
ALT Navy blue text on a yellow background says, "One Year of Project 2025: The Trump administration's ongoing campaign against reproductive health & rights."
ALT Navy blue text on a white background says, "One year in, Project 2025 is serving as the Trump administration’s playbook for undermining sexual & reproductive health & rights." Below is a list of actions taken by the administration, including attacks on abortion and contraception, threats to patient privacy and safety, the weaponization of federal Medicaid dollars, threats to global reproductive health and more.
Julie Ekong retweeted
Real love respects boundaries. Always stay safe @NACA_Nigeria @UNFPA_Nigeria @UNAIDS_Nigeria @MSINigeria @sisyemyem @kikelomooduyebo @cumeha @OluwatosinOdus1 @sekinahlawal @shokunbi_yinka @AngelaOnwuzoo @solazed @juliafrcn @YouthHubAfrica #SafeVal2026 #ConsentIsLove
Julie Ekong retweeted
Let's make this Val’s Day stigma-free HIV/STI services inclusive
@NACANigeria @Fmohnigeria @UNFPANigeria @UNAIDS_Nigeria @MSINigeria @sisyemyem @kikelomooduyebo @cumeha
@OluwatosinOdus1 @sekinahlawal @shokunbi_yinka @yinks_shok @AngelaOnwuzoo @solazed
@juliafrcn
#Valentine2026
Julie Ekong retweeted
#Valentineday: Love is about loving yourself first, Check your vitals today and all family members. Speak up. Seek help. Stay safe. – at Alagbado, Nigeria
The best Val’s Day gift is a healthy future. Protect your body, respect boundaries @NACANigeria @LSMOH @MarieStopes @sisyemyem @kikelomooduyebo @cumeha @OluwatosinOdus1 @sekinahlawal @shokunbi_yinka @AngelaOnwuzoo @solazed @YouthHubAfrica @YouthRiseNG #Valentineday2026
Julie Ekong retweeted
Real lov never pressures, true romance is built on respect, not expectations @NACANigeria @LSMOH @MarieStopes @sisyemyem @kikelomooduyebo @cumeha @OluwatosinOdus1 @sekinahlawal @shokunbi_yinka @AngelaOnwuzoo @solazed @juliafrcn @YouthHubAfrica @YouthRiseNG #Valentineday2026
Julie Ekong retweeted
Knowledge is the best protection. #ValentinesDay2026 #ValentinesDay
Roses are red, violets are blue, being HIV-free looks good on you! 🌹✨ Get tested today
@nrhjn @LASAM_1 @MarieStopesNja @NACA_Nigeria @UNFPA_Nigeria @Eva_Nigeria
#SafeVal #Valentine2026 #SRHR #KnowYourStatus
#StatusCheck #ValNigeria
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Tune in tomorrow, Saturday 14th February by 10:00AM.
What exactly is consent… and what is it not?
Join Family Health Matters with PPFN on National Traffic Radio 107.1FM, Abuja for an important and eye-opening discussion on:
“Consent – What It Is & What It Isn’t.”
You can also listen live via: frsc.gov.ng
(Click on NTR 107.1 Radio buzzer).
Don’t miss it!
#FamilyHealthMatters #PPFN #ConsentMatters #HealthyRelationships #SRHR #NationalTrafficRadio #Abuja #YouthVoices #RespectAndDignity
