maternal mortality

Experts want sub-national governments to tackle population control

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Experts want sub-national governments to tackle population control

As progress on the use and acceptance of family planning continues to lag, health experts and advocates are demanding that state and local authorities take responsibility for ensuring accessibility of family planning commodities and engagement on the importance of child spacing and population in the country. The experts who gathered at the World Population Day … Read more

Don recommends Mimiko’s Abiye Initiative for intervention

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Don recommends Mimiko’s Abiye Initiative for intervention

The adoption of an indigenous midwives initiative across the country will significantly improve Nigeria’s maternal mortality according to John Sotunsa, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He said this while speaking at Babcock University’s 49th inaugural lecture in Ogun State on Thursday. The lecture was themed: “Beyond Superficial Success: Holistic Approaches to Maternal Mortality.” Mr … Read more