Lost Before Their First Breath: The Reality of Stillbirths in Nigeria
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) The hospital room smelled of antiseptic, but for Aisha [not real name], it might as well have been…
Strengthening Community Health Systems and Mobilising Men for Stronger Maternal Health
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Every day, many pregnant women across Nigeria undergo health crises that are preventable due to the gaps which exist in the delivery…
An Unseen Grief: Maternal Mortality’s Impact on Infants and Children
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Sonia Biose and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge, impacting homes, families and communities globally. A report from…
Amayi Achinsinsi: The Sisterhood of Trust Transforming Maternal Healthcare in Rural Malawi
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Benson Kunchezera (Lead Writer) In the rural district of Chikwawa, 400 kilometres from Blantyre, Malawi, pregnant women are getting ready to go…
Charting the Course: Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality by 50% in Ekiti State
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In this week’s feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming…
Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State
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Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal…
Saving Mothers and Giving Life through Quality Accreditation of Private Health Facilities
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Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Increasing evidence suggests that quality care prevents a significant number of maternal deaths and disability. High-quality care is…
A Midwife’s Journey of Hope and Healing in Ghana
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Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen (Lead Writer) Aisha Bawa, a 34-year-old midwife at the Manhyia Government Hospital in Ghana, tries to ensure safe deliveries in…
Strengthening Health Systems to Improve Maternal Health Care – The FOR M(om) Programme
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By Onyedikachi Ewe “Because she was a few days overdue, I drove [my wife] to the hospital to be induced. However, on…
Prioritising Maternal Nutrition in Nigeria: An Imperative for Brighter Futures
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Editor’s note: A healthy future starts with a healthy baby, and a healthy baby starts with a healthy mother. In this thought…
IMNHC 2023: Building Strong Systems to Deliver Quality Maternal and Newborn Health Services
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“The biggest stakeholder we are solving for in terms of quality (of care) is the patient.” — Ms Caroline Wanjiru Kihusa, Co-Founder, Still A…
Celebrating Womanhood: The Art of Elevating Women's Voices for Quality Healthcare
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By Dabri Olohije Ohanu and Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writers) Listening to women’s voices, needs and unique perspectives is paramount to improving access…
Accessing Quality Maternal Health Care in Niger State: Women's Voices for Action
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By Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writers) Despite decades of commitments, prioritisation and investments, Nigeria continues to grapple with preventable…
Made in Cameroon: The Locally Fabricated Incubator Designed to Give Pre-Term Babies a Fighting Chance
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By Leocadia Bongben (Lead Writer) Two years ago, Stella Kimbi lost her first baby. “At 28 weeks of my pregnancy, I started…