Maternal deaths

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has reiterated commitment to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV), harmful practices and preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the UNFPA Head of Office and Humanitarian…

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A maternal health expert, Dr. Labaran Aliyu, says a woman cannot be pregnant and be menstruating at the same time, warning that any bleeding that is seen after the confirmation of pregnancy is dangerous and might be a sign that the placenta…

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Some medical experts have called on both Federal and State Governments to increase funding of healthcare services toward reducing maternal mortality and brain drain in the country. They made the calls on Saturday in their separate…

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Anambra State has recorded 20 maternal deaths from nine healthcare facilities across the state between January and June 2022. The state’s Reproductive Health Coordinator, Dr. Obianuju Okoye, disclosed this at the first maternal mortality…

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Family planning is key to reducing maternal deaths, Nigeria is still leading in maternal deaths globally with 512 women dying out of every 1,000 live births. The Nigerian Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora stated this at…