Stakeholders in the health sector have identified digitalisation and data management as factors for boosting health coverage and accessibility. They made this known at a symposium organised by health insurance firm, Avon HMO, in Lagos, recently. The theme of the event,
When we talk about the role of fathers in the breastfeeding process, the response we often get is, “But we don’t have breasts so what are we going to do?” “What exactly does ‘nursing fathers’ mean?” We get it, mothers bear
In an earlier article, we discussed what cereals are safe for babies. This led to a lot of parents asking what age is safe for their babies to try certain foods. Here's an article on how to switch your baby's diet and
Even though breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come naturally. Here are some common breastfeeding problems you should know and suggestions on how to deal with them. 1. Cracked nipples This can be because your baby has improper positioning and latch.
In a previous article, we explored ten recurrent breastfeeding questions and got more questions from moms. Read on to see the questions and our take on them. 1. When will my milk come in? Typically three to five days after giving
Healthy eating does not have to be complicated. To help you maintain a healthy diet, here are ten simple nutrition tips that will help you improve your diet and make better food choices. Check them out. 1. Don’t eat a meal
Sometimes, in our attempt to stay healthy, we tend to focus more on the ‘popular’ diseases while ignoring others – like there’s an MVP list to attend to. As such, one of the most overlooked areas is hepatitis prevention. The hepatitis
For a disease affecting about 350 people globally and over 20 million Nigerians, there are quite a lot of hepatitis myths flying around with as much zeal as the virus. Read on and be better informed. Myth 1: Hepatitis is hepatitis.
Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO), Nigeria’s leading health management organisation, is reiterating its devotion to its customers and Nigerians at large by hosting a fitness walk to flag off its 10th-anniversary celebration. The event is tagged ‘My City My Walk’ and
To increase access to medical cover, Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO) has introduced “Critical Care Top-Up Plans.” The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Adesimbo Ukiri, said the new offerings – Avon A.C.E. Global, Avon Revive, Avon Secure and Avon Secure Lite –
