child health
Coverage of child health in the Nexus archive.
- School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Heavy school backpacks containing digital devices, textbooks, and other items can strain children's bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that excessive weight may cause difficulty walking or leaning forward, and experts advise keeping backpacks as light as possible. Teachers recommend prioritizing essential classroom supplies over non-essential items to reduce physical strain.
- FG donates ₦10 billion in medical equipment to Bauchi State
The federal government donated ₦10 billion in medical equipment to Bauchi State. The intervention aims to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve maternal, newborn, and child health services in the state.
- Hiltzik: It's not just vaccines — from infancy to adolescence, Republicans are waging war on children's health
The article claims that Republicans are undermining children's health through anti-vaccine campaigns, reductions in nutrition assistance, and restricted healthcare access. It frames these actions as part of a broader conservative agenda targeting child welfare.
- Opinion | Michigan has a strong maternal, child health budget. We can’t afford to lose it
The article by Rachelle McKissick-Harris and Amy Zaagman highlights Michigan's strong maternal and child health budget and warns against the risks of losing it. The authors stress the importance of preserving funding for maternal and child health programs.