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Maternal death is a big problem in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Too many mothers and babies die each year. But now, the state is taking action. On December 8, 2025, Bauchi launched its second MNCH Week campaign. MNCH stands for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. This program brings free health care to mothers and children across … Read more
Good news for mothers in Nigeria. The government helped 4,000 pregnant women get free C-sections in 2025. These women paid nothing for their surgery. They got safe births at no cost through the National Health Insurance program. This big step came from MAMII (Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative). MAMII is a government plan … Read more
Reproductive health means having the freedom and power to make choices about your own body and health. This includes deciding when to have children, how to prevent pregnancy, and when to see a doctor. For women, reproductive health covers three main areas: choosing when to have sexual relations, picking birth control methods, and getting healthcare … Read more
Definition of Gender Based Violence Gender based violence is any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. The United Nations explains that gender based violence includes physical harm, sexual harm, or mental harm. This violence can happen in public places or in private homes. Gender based violence affects millions of women and … Read more
Maternal care means the healthcare services given to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after they give birth. Good maternal care helps keep mothers and babies safe and healthy. In Nigeria, experts say the country needs to do more to improve maternal care for all women. Understanding Nigeria’s Maternal Care Challenge Nigeria has one of the … Read more
Every year, Nigeria loses approximately 850,000 newborn and under-five children to causes that could have been prevented. This staggering number represents not just statistics on paper, but hundreds of thousands of families experiencing loss, communities losing their future generation, and a nation grappling with a public health emergency that demands immediate and sustained action. The … Read more
Maternal mortality refers to when a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. This is a serious health problem that affects many countries worldwide. Understanding maternal mortality helps us protect mothers and babies. Nigeria’s Progress in Reducing Maternal Mortality The Nigerian federal government recently announced that deaths of women during childbirth have decreased by 17 percent … Read more
Preconception care means taking steps to maintain your health before getting pregnant. Doctors who care for pregnant women say this type of care is very important. When women check their health before pregnancy, they have fewer problems during pregnancy. Many women do not know they have health issues before they get pregnant. Some women have … Read more
Gender discrimination means treating someone unfairly because of their gender. In African universities, this happens when women are treated worse than men. Women face many problems that make it hard for them to succeed in school and work. Understanding Gender Discrimination in Higher Education Gender discrimination in higher education occurs when women students, teachers, and … Read more
FIDA stands for the International Federation of Women Lawyers. FIDA is a non-profit organization that helps women and children who face abuse and injustice. In Anambra State, Nigeria, FIDA provides free legal services to protect the rights of women, children, and poor people who cannot afford lawyers. How FIDA Helps Women Facing Gender-Based Violence FIDA … Read more
