The Federal Government has joined forces with the Lagos State Government to fight maternal mortality and newborn deaths. This teamwork is part of a new plan called the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, or MAMII. The main goal is to help mothers and babies stay safe during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth. What … Read more
The Federal Government has begun distributing essential supplies to support mothers and babies. These supplies are called maternal, child health commodities. The goal is to reduce deaths of mothers and newborns across Nigeria. The work is led by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in Abuja with help from partners. Maternal, Child Health … Read more
Last week, a sad story shocked Nigerians. A pregnant woman in Abuja walked the streets in labour, looking for help. She was carrying twins but could not get the right care on time. This shows the deep problems with maternal care in Nigeria. A Mother in Labour Turned Away The woman said the hospital asked … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Special Programme of Research, Development, and Research in Human Reproduction (HRP) are collaborating to ensure that postnatal care is robust and effective in every country. Their goal is simple: to make sure mothers and babies not only survive but also live healthy, happy lives. Why Postnatal Care … Read more
Many pregnant women in Nigeria still do not know their HIV status. Researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) raised this concern. They explained that the problem is worse in rural areas and private hospitals where HIV testing is not common during antenatal care. Dr. Agatha David, who leads the Child and Adolescent … Read more
Nigeria is grappling with a critical health crisis rooted in deepening health inequality. Recent reports reveal that approximately 60% of Nigerians survive on less than $2 a day, further worsening disparities in access to healthcare. Professor John Ataguba, a leading health economics expert, cautioned that insufficient health financing and weak government support continue to amplify … Read more
Not every woman has the same chance of getting breast cancer. Some women are at high risk, some are in the middle, and some are at low risk. That is why breast cancer screening should not be the same for everyone. Doctors measure risk in three main groups: To know your own group, you can … Read more
The Kano State Government has launched the 2025 First Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), a state-wide campaign offering vital health services for pregnant women and children in all 44 local government areas. UNICEF Backs the Initiative with Health and Nutrition Support Speaking at the launch in Birji Primary Healthcare Centre, Madobi, … Read more
Nigeria has about 1.9 million people living with HIV. This is one of the highest numbers in the world. A big problem is mother-to-child HIV transmission. This means that babies are getting the virus from their mothers before or after birth, or during breastfeeding. Every day in 2024, over 700 children got HIV, and about … Read more
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has joined hands with the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also called the Pyrates Confraternity, to focus on maternal child health in the state. This plan was announced in Enugu when NAS leaders visited the Health Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi, in his office. Dr. Obi said partnerships like … Read more
