Poor Quality Maternal Medicines: A Silent Threat to Childbirth in Nigeria
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Habibat Ohunene Lawal and Dr Adachi Ekeh (Lead writers) Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), prolonged bleeding after childbirth, remains the leading cause of maternal…
OMOMi is leveraging digital technology to provide women with easy access to quality maternal health care
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When asked whether gender issues contribute to Nigeria’s poor maternal mortality indices, Onyedikachi Nwizu, Program Officer for the OMOMi app, paused. As…
“I decided to be pregnant with my wife” – Men as nurturers for healthy pregnancy and delivery
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Aloysius Chidiebere Ugwu (Lead Writer) In January 2020, in the middle of the dry season known as harmattan in Nigeria, I was…
RICOM3 helps Nigerian women take ownership of their pregnancy journey; Here’s how
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By Dr. Chibugo Okoli (Guest Writer) The maternal mortality ratio in Nigeria is estimated at 512 per 100,000 live births whilst non-communicable…
Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria?; Recommendations for Improved Outcomes
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We have heard the statistics countless times. Nigeria accounts for nearly 20% of global maternal deaths according to the World Health Organisation…
Nigeria Health Watch launches project to advocate for better access to quality maternal medicines and contraceptives in Nigeria
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Abuja, 18 September 2020 – Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Maternal Health Advocacy and Communications project to advocate for better access…
How Lagos State is tackling the challenge of alternative birth methods
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By Olufemi Omotayo and Agnes Udosen (Lead Writers) “This article was produced in collaboration with Maternal Figures, a database of maternal health…
Mamacare: Using health education to improve maternal and child health in Lagos State.
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Lagos Island Maternity Hospital is one of the best known public health facilities in Lagos, which has for many years, served communities…
Mothers Lives Matter – A Call to Action to Catalyse Accountability for Maternal Deaths in Nigeria
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“In Rwanda, a combination of community-based health insurance, community health workers, and good external partnerships led to the steepest reductions in maternal…
Traditional Birth Attendants: Friend or foe?
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The young mothers in the community fondly call her “Aunty Dada” Her first attempt at helping a woman deliver a baby was…