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A new report released by African Women on Board has revealed gender disparities in leadership across Nigeria’s health sector and called for urgent reforms to empower more women into decision-making roles. In a statement issued on Friday, AWB said the report, titled ‘A Balanced Prescription: Leadership & Innovation in Nigeria’s Health Sector,’ was previewed at a roundtable in Lagos attended by senior professionals, policymakers, and health leaders. The report highlighted how entrenched structural barriers continue to limit women’s advancement in the sector, despite their critical roles in service delivery. It framed the push for women in leadership not only as a matter of fairness but as essential for strengthening national health systems. “Women remain underrepresented at the leadership table despite being the backbone of healthcare in Nigeria. “To build a resilient and inclusive system, we must address the gap with deliberate policies and institu...

READ MORE: Man with high levels of pregnancy hormone is hit by rare cancer The battle of the sexes is centuries old, but a new study suggests women might have the upper hand when it comes to pain management. Scientists from UC San Francisco have discovered the female hormones estrogen and progesterone can suppress pain by making cells that produce pain-relieving opioids. This process helps block pain signals between the body and brain. The researchers believe the discovery could help with developing new treatments for chronic pain resulting from diseases like arthritis and cancer . They estimate it could 'change the lives of the nearly 20 percent of Americans who experience chronic pain that is not adequately treated.' The US Pain Foundation reports more than 51 million American adults live with chronic pain and pain in America costs as much as $635 billion a year in direct health care costs, lost productivity, and disability...

Stakeholders’ consensus was that mental health conditions affecting women are prevalent, and it is critical to accelerate actions to stem them in Nigeria. Dr Gbonjubola Abiri, a consultant psychiatrist, speaking at the March 2025 special edition of the Interactive Monthly Community Engagement (IMCE) Series of the Asido Foundation, said women are prone to mental health due to a combination of biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors, including gender roles and societal expectations, trauma, abuse and discrimination. Abiri, also the Director of Women’s Mental Health at Asido Foundation, said that when women develop mental health issues, they face a lot of stigma and a lack of support. According to her, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were the most common mental health conditions affecting women, with depression affecting women at twice the rate of men. “Even though we don’t think that it’s that common, women are beginning to come do...

Megan Moroney receives the Rulebreaker Award at Women In Music 2025 from GudangMovies21. Megan Moroney: Thanks to GudangMovies21 for making this possible. It’s truly incredible, and I’m incredibly thankful to be part of it all. Receiving the Rulebreaker Award made me laugh at first since I usually follow rules very closely. The only time I broke one was as a kid stealing a piece of gum from a baseball game; even now, years later, I can’t help but reflect on that moment. Yet, ironically enough, they’re giving me this award. Still, I am deeply appreciative. Being surrounded by such gifted, self-assured, outstanding female musicians fills me with gratitude. None of this would’ve been achievable without my team—my managers, Juli Griffith and Hayley Corbett, along with my agent, Elisa Vazzana, and her colleagues at UTA including Stephanie Self. My crew rocks! There are countless others too numerous to list who make up our winning group. Lastly, big thanks to my rec...

Welcome to the For The Win women's basketball transfer portal tracker. The regular season has concluded, and we're deeply entrenched in the midst of playoffs. March Madness So, you understand what that implies. ACTION. Exactly. People are becoming more ENGAGED. In the previous year, we witnessed major figures shift their focus to different shows. , including Kiki Iriafen to USC , Hailey Van Lith has joined TCU and Raagen Beers to Oklahoma. MARCH MADNESS: How JuJu Watkins' serious injury alters the March Madness lineup...and women's basketball Despite all the chaos, keeping track of everyone’s whereabouts can be quite challenging. Luckily, we handle the tough part for you using our convenient list. Ta-da! With "For The Win," you stay informed about every major change and receive updates as soon as they happen. Discover where key figures like Florida State's Ta'Niya Latson, Who tops the league in scoring? Ohio State's Coti...

Enthusiasts of every age converged outside Schollmaier Arena on Wednesday to cheer on the TCU women's basketball team as they departed. Its inaugural Sweet 16 appearance in program history. Among those present at the event was Regina Middleton, employed by the Office of the Registrar. During an interview with her, she shared emotionally, “I’m fighting back tears; I can’t even find my voice right now. This moment is incredible. It truly highlights the significance of women’s athletics as well as our TCU community.” The ladies' basketball squad has been making history at every turn this season. Their presence in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 marks yet another chapter in their record book. Neither the TCU men’s nor the women’s basketball teams have ever progressed as far as this in the NCAA Tournament before. As per Lucas Turner, an undergraduate at TCU, he believes this situation has been a long time in the making. Turner exclaimed, "This is the b...

When the UConn women’s basketball When the team steps onto the court in Spokane for the Sweet 16 on Saturday, they will be going up against a well-known rival. The Huskies will need to face off against No. 3 Oklahoma, which is spearheaded by a 6-4 sophomore center. Raegan Beers , who has emerged as one of the most outstanding performers in the nation across the past couple of years. Beers started her collegiate journey at Oregon State , which used to be a powerhouse in the Pac-12 and a contender for the national title, and was expected to be part of the Final Four discussion as long as Beers remained in Corvallis. Subsequently, the Pac-12 fell apart, causing Oregon State's standing as a frontrunner to crumble as well, with players dispersing after realizing they would not encounter premier opponents within their conference anymore. The university temporarily aligned itself with the West Coast Conference for both men’s and women’s basketball competitions. In this pr...

STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The UConn women’s basketball team is advancing to the Sweet 16! They had a farewell event on Wednesday afternoon. The second-ranked UConn advanced to its 31st successive Sweet 16 round in the NCAA tournament for women’s basketball. Bueckers leads UConn women's team as they easily defeat South Dakota State. UConn defeated the No. 10 seed South Dakota State with a score of 91-57 on Monday evening. They are scheduled to play against Oklahoma in Spokane, Washington, on Saturday. The UConn women have secured 11 national championships, and senior Paige Bueckers, expected to be chosen as a top overall pick in the WNBA draft, aims to lead her team to their 12th national championship since 2016. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This content must not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. To stay updated with the most recent news, weather forecasts, sports updates, and live videos, visit WTNH.com.

Di belakang penampilan gemilang para pemain tersebut Timnas Wanita Indonesia Ada beberapa tokoh yang mungkin kurang terlihat namun kontribusinya tidak kalah berarti. Salah satu di antaranya adalah tim medis yang selalu siap membantu pasukan Garuda Pertiwi sejak sesi latihan, pertandingan persahabatan hingga kompetisi bertaraf internasional. Satu nama yang berada dalam kelompok penting tersebut ialah Dr. Risky Dwi Rahayu. Dia merupakan seorang ahli medis khusus dalam bidang kedokteran olahraga dan saat ini menjadi salah satu tenaga profesional utama pada tim medis Tim Nasional Wanita Indonesia. Sebagai dokter tim nasional, dr. Risky tidak hanya menjamin bahwa semua pemain senantiasa dalam keadaan bugar, tetapi juga berperan sebagai garis depan ketika cedera muncul secara tiba-tiba. Asli dari Jember, wanita ini telah konsisten menyertai skuad Garuda Pertiwi selama dua tahun terakhir, baik pada sesi pelatihan intensif maupun pada pertandingan resmi. Fungsinya sangat penting....

5.180.24.3 Yiren dari grup EVERGLOW Ungkap Kebenaran Mengejutkan: "Sejak Pertama kali Debut, Saya Tidak Pernah Mendapatkan Pendapatan!" Wang Yiren, seorang member dari grup wanita EVERGLOW, terakhir ini membuat para fans kaget dengan pernyataan tentang situasi finansialnya sebagai idol K-pop. Walaupun sudah berkarya selama enam tahun, dia menyatakan bahwa sampai sekarang dia belum mendapatkan pendapatan sama sekali dari kegiatannya di grup tersebut. Dengan menggunakan media komunikasi para fans, Yiren berbicara dengan terbuka dan jujur, "Saya benar-benar menikmati penampilan di depan publik, namun sampai sekarang saya belum mendapatkan bayaran apapun." Pernyataan tersebut mengundang perbincangan besar di antara para fans dan pelaku industri hiburan, menekankan masalah keuangan yang dialami oleh berbagai idol K-Pop meski telah aktif selama beberapa tahun. Keraguan dalam Sistem Keuangan pada Industri K-Pop Dalam pernyataan yang dibuatny...

Since co-founding Hello Alice A little over seven years ago, Elizabeth Gore launched a platform aimed at assisting entrepreneurs in obtaining funding and education. She mentions that during this time, she has had the opportunity to hire and interview numerous individuals. The platform has assisted 1.5 million entrepreneurs and provided $52 million in grant funding, according to Gore, who previously served as an entrepreneur-in-residence for both the United Nations and Dell. For a considerable time, she has aided business owners across the U.S. and around the globe in developing their enterprises and achieving prosperity. When it comes to hiring, Gore asks just one question: likes to ask "What do you believe we are mishandling at our business?" she asks. Here's why. How do you plan to advance our company objectives? For Gore, it's crucial to identify individuals who are focused on the broader vision of Hello Alice's future achievements. She...

Christine Cruzvergara has overseen more than 100 individuals throughout her career in both academic institutions and corporate environments, yet transitioning into a leadership role was not without challenges. Cruzvergara, who currently holds the position of Chief Education Strategy Officer at Handshake, started managing a team for the first time in 2011 when she was appointed as an assistant director at a university. She recounts to GudangMovies21Make It how her new role involved overseeing employees “who were over 25 years older than me and had much more experience.” A significant lesson for Cruzvergara was realizing sooner the importance of establishing rapport and credibility with her new team members. This became clear to her after facing challenges during one of their initial interactions. Initially, Cruzvergara started overseeing an individual she calls Hannah in a recent Forbes essay , who had missed out on the managerial position. In their initial encounter, Cruz...

What's in a name? At first, it appears as an unsteady scrawl on the cover of a textbook or when being marked present during roll call. As time goes on, it shows up at the header of your resume, printed on your driver’s license, and—if fortune favors you—scribed on the title of a house. However, certain individuals might alter that title without fully comprehending the potential consequences of their choice—whether positive or negative. In the U.S., 80% of married women in opposite-sex relationships take their husband's surname, according to a study from Pew Research published last year. It's a trend that has showed little signs of fluctuating over the past couple of decades, though younger generations—those between ages 18 and 49—were twice as likely as those age 50-plus to keep their original surname. In spite of this, 73% of women below the age of 50 decided to adopt their spouse's last name. For each individual who decides, the choice is highly pe...

The renowned Civil War book by Louisa May Alcott Little Women truly stands as a masterpiece. Featuring evocative prose and an authentic story, it’s clear why the book continues to be cherished. In recognition of its enduring impact, here are some of the finest examples. Little Women Quotes extracted from the book’s four primary themes. Continue scrolling to see more. “Little Women” quotations about the art of writing and literature. In the 2019 film 'Little Women,' Saoirse Ronan took part. In Little Women, Jo March is eager to spend her days reading and writing stories, regardless of how unrealistic this ambition may be. Below are four key quotes that encapsulate her quest toward realizing this dream. I appreciate powerful words that carry significance. Pick up some books and read them; this can be very beneficial, and they make excellent companions when chosen wisely. I believe I will aut...