Access Bank Drives Women’s Wellness, Launches ‘W’ Health Month

Access Bank Plc, through its Women Banking initiative, has unveiled the seventh edition of its flagship women’s wellness campaign, W Health Month.

The annual programme focuses on raising health awareness, providing vital screenings, and supporting women in building a stronger culture of health. Since its launch in 2019, W Health Month has been held every October, highlighting Access Bank’s commitment to improving women’s health and promoting greater awareness of critical health challenges across Africa.

Speaking on this year’s campaign, Group head, Women Banking at Access Bank, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, explained that the initiative continues to evolve in response to the most pressing health challenges faced by women, while also providing practical support and preventive care.

“The 2025 edition of W Health Month will spotlight maternal and preventive health, with particular focus on raising awareness around fibroids, cancer, and maternal nutrition.
One of the key highlights will be the Physical Health Screening Event scheduled for October 9, 2025, at Onikan General Hospital in Lagos.

At this event, women, including pregnant and nursing mothers, will have access to free blood sugar tests, fibroid screening checks, breast scan, pap smears, alongside expert-led health talks.

“We are also providing W Care Packs containing essential items for women and babies, in partnership with The Milk Booster further demonstrating our commitment to supporting women at every stage of their health journey,” she said.

Kunle-Ogunlusi said, “beyond screenings, this year’s edition also showcases the benefits of the W Health Loan and the Bank’s strategic partnerships with leading healthcare providers. Women will gain access to financing of up to N10 million for fertility, weight loss, fibroid, child delivery, dental, orthopedic, eye, and cancer treatments, offered at zero loan fees and discounted rates.

“In addition, we have partnered with Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja to provide a 30 per cent discount on fibroid surgeries, with EMobile Specialist Hospital for 10 per cent off fertility and surrogacy services, and with the B.R.A.N.T. Program to provide free IHC tests and additional cancer care support.”

W Health Month has grown into a leading platform for health advocacy across Africa. Over the years, the programme has directly impacted more than 33,000 women in 35 countries through activities such as webinars, yoga sessions, PCOS awareness campaigns, and health talks.