See the Future Clearly: Why Eye Health in Nigeria Must Be a Priority This Prevention of Blindness Week
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See the Future Clearly: Why Eye Health in Nigeria Must Be a Priority This Prevention of Blindness Week

ByCharles Onuoha

Imagine driving through the streets of Lagos or Abuja with a dirty, cracked windshield. You wouldn’t get far before putting yourself and others at risk. Yet, millions of Nigerians go through life with blurry or impaired vision, often without even knowing it or worse, without knowing help is available. This Prevention of Blindness Week (April…

Autism in Nigeria: Why Every Mind Matters on World Autism Awareness Day
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Autism in Nigeria: Why Every Mind Matters on World Autism Awareness Day

ByCharles Onuoha

Discover how Bastion HMO supports autism awareness and inclusive healthcare in Nigeria. Learn about early diagnosis, support services, and how you can make a difference this World Autism Awareness Day. In Nigeria, the conversation around autism is growing, but stigma and misinformation remain widespread. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease—it’s a different way…

World Autism Acceptance Day 2025: Embracing the Spectrum with “Colour”
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World Autism Acceptance Day 2025: Embracing the Spectrum with “Colour”

ByCharles Onuoha

Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that approximately 1 in 160 children worldwide is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This clearly underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, understanding, and, most importantly, acceptance of neurodiversity. World Autism Acceptance Day (WAAD), observed annually on April 2nd, serves as a powerful reminder that…