maternal mortality

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving zero maternal mortality in Nigeria by providing access to affordable family planning services. READ ALSO:Family Planning prevents stunted growth in children,…

The Kennedy Okonkwo Foundation has revealed that it will ensure that maternal and neonatal death during childbirth is eliminated in Ojoto community. READ ALSO:NHIA inaugurates Initiative to reduce maternal mortality  …

The Ogun state Government has said it is targeting at least 15,000 expectant mothers to benefit from its free delivery programme, tagged “Ibidero” (meaning: safe delivery). The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed this while…

The Maternal Reproductive Health Research (MRHR) Collective, an NGO, says that its programme, campaigns and financial support for women, will reduce maternal mortality rate in Nigeria by five per cent by December 2023. Prof. Bosede Afolabi,…

A medical expert, Dr Taiwo Adeniyi , has called on pregnant women to present themselves early at the hospital for  pre-natal care to prevent  problems during delivery. Adeniyi,Medical Director, Amuwo-Odofin  Maternal and Child Care Centre…

Stakeholders in the health sector have called for the integration of the public and private sectors to reduce maternal mortality, noting that such an integration is an effective strategy for reducing the incidence in the country. READ…

A Professor of Anaesthetics at the University of Ilorin, Benjamin Olusanmi Bolaji, has said that multidisciplinary approach of medical practitioners is required to tackle the rising spate of maternal mortality in the country. Bolaji, who…

The Oyo State Government has reiterates commitment to curb maternal mortality in the state. READ ALSO: COVID-19: Oyo EOC Sensitises Residents on Vaccine Misconceptions The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashiru Bello, stated this…