The Academy of Medical Sciences has condemned the high rate of maternal mortality and ongoing epidemic risks, calling for urgent…
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The Kano State Government has set a four-year target to achieve zero maternal mortality. This follows a significant reduction in…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged Nigeria to urgently tackle systemic barriers hindering progress in reducing maternal and…
The Zainab Mohammed Bima Initiative (ZMBI) has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship programme, Support a Mother, with a…
The Cross River State Government is strengthening its collaboration with the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) programme to tackle maternal and child mortality in the state.
Some medical experts have advocated for a comprehensive national audit of maternal deaths, emphasising the critical role of autopsies in understanding and reducing mortality rates across Nigeria.
The Federal Government says it remains committed to reducing maternal mortality rate in Nigeria by 20% before 2027.
The Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), is working to co-develop a comprehensive strategy to expand health insurance coverage for the informal sector.
In a bid to reduce maternal mortality rates, the Federal Government has launched the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII), a national effort designed to reduce deaths among mothers and newborns.
Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sani Dambam, has inaugurated a Taskforce on Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction as part of efforts to promote safe motherhood in the state.