Stay informed on jaundice in newborns, PCOS awareness, Africa's nuclear power deals, and more in this week's news roundup.
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US, Russia compete for Africa’s nuclear power deals
The United States and Russia are competing to dominate the emerging African nuclear energy market.
Multiple African countries, including Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Morocco, and Tanzania, are aiming to start nuclear power generation by 2030.
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COP: Balancing promise and performance for Africa
Did you know Africa contributes the least to global emissions but faces some of the worst climate impacts?
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP) has been vital in helping Africa address these challenges. From reforestation to renewable energy projects in Ethiopia and Kenya, COP has brought crucial benefits.
However, there’s still more to be done.
Read more: https://primeprogressng.com/perspective/cop-balancing-promise-and-performance-for-africa/
How one mother’s struggle sparked a revolution in neonatal care across west Africa
Meet our Prime Woman of the week: Virtue Oboro.
When Virtue's newborn son was diagnosed with neonatal jaundice, she witnessed firsthand the dangers of outdated, unreliable treatment.
Driven by her desire to find a better solution, she developed Crib A’glow—a solar-powered, portable phototherapy machine that has saved over 1 million newborns across Nigeria, Ghana, and Gambia.
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Understanding the risks and realities of jaundice in newborns
Neonatal jaundice affects up to 64% of newborns in Nigeria.
Though it may seem harmless, untreated jaundice can lead to severe complications like brain damage.
Early detection & treatment with phototherapy or other interventions can make all the difference.
How a reward program boosts child immunisation in Nigeria
In northern Nigeria, there has been a history of people being hesitant to vaccinate their children, which has led to the spread of preventable diseases.
New Incentives, a nonprofit organization has been giving cash rewards to parents to encourage them to vaccinate their children.
How Nigerian women with PCOS are building hope from their struggles
Ekwulonu Medlyn's menstruation disappeared at 14, leaving her family confused.
It wasn’t until months later that doctors discovered she had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common but underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of women.
For Medlyn, PCOS isn't just about fertility—it's about battling weight gain, anxiety, and lack of awareness.
Learn how they are making a difference by educating young girls about PCOS and supporting women across Nigeria.