5 h. ago Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion 

Tribune Online Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  "Safe abortion is not just a health issue but a matter of human dignity, bodily autonomy, and social justice. Ensuring access to safe procedures reduces maternal mortality, prevents unsafe practices, and upholds the rights of individuals to... Oyo govt, NGOs, religious leaders collaborate to checkmate spate of unsafe abortion  Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Stakeholders demand action on Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality rate

Stakeholders have called for urgent actions to tackle the high rate of deaths of women during and after pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally. They made the call at the 2025 edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala, themed, Strength in Every Read More

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5 d. ago Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality

Tribune Online Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has launched the distribution of safe delivery kits, known as ‘Mama Kits’, to primary healthcare centres across the state to combat maternal mortality. Addressing healthcare staff, ward development committees, and women’s groups at the venue of the launch at Mista-Ali in the Bassa local government area of the […] Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality Tribune Online

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1 week ago Adamawa govt commends family planning advocacy group, promises more support

Tribune Online Adamawa govt commends family planning advocacy group, promises more support She said the government of Adamawa State has been very proactive in healthcare, particularly in reducing maternal mortality. Adamawa govt commends family planning advocacy group, promises more support Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ogun unveils initiative to cut maternal, newborn mortality  

The Ogun State Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality, following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. The initiative, tagged the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative, is the brainchild of the Sector-Wide Approach Office of the Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction

Tribune Online Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction The Ogun State Government has launched a strategic initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt inaugurates taskforce on reducing maternal, neonatal mortality rate

Tribune Online Bauchi govt inaugurates taskforce on reducing maternal, neonatal mortality rate …approves N872m as counterpart funding for health basket activities  The Bauchi State Government has constituted and inaugurated a taskforce on maternal and neonatal mortality reduction as part of its efforts to promote safe motherhood in the state. The initiative aims to improve healthcare access and services, particularly for expectant mothers and newborns. The taskforce was […] Bauchi govt inaugurates taskforce on reducing maternal, neonatal mortality rate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Maternal mortality: NKST Health Services Mkar trains health workers on use of anti

… Over 1000 deaths out of every 100,000 live births recorded in Benue From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to reduce maternal deaths resulting from Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH), the NKST Reproductive Health Unit, Mkar, Benue State, has trained Community Health Extension Workers on the use of Non-pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG). NASG […] The post Maternal mortality: NKST Health Services Mkar trains health workers on use of anti-shock garment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Minister Pate lauded for efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality

Tribune Online Minister Pate lauded for efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, has been commended for initiating the move aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Nigeria. Minister Pate lauded for efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kwara Moves To Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate, Trains 25 Medical Personnel

The Kwara State government has organised special training programme for 25 medical personnel on comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care (CEMONC) to aid the safety of mother and child during childbirth. LEADERSHIP reports that the training programme was geared towards reducing maternal mortality rate in the state. At the flagg-off of the 14- day training […]

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3 w. ago NGO Enrols 50 Pregnant Women Into Kaduna Health Insurance Scheme

As part of its activities to reduce maternal mortality, a non-governmental organisation, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), has launched the enrollment of 50 pregnant women into the Kaduna State Health Insurance Scheme. The Public Healthcare Finance Team Lead Kaduna, CHAI, Funsho Lewu during the enrollment on Monday said that it is an abomination for […]

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3 w. ago Minister seeks collaboration to reduce maternal, newborn mortality

Tribune Online Minister seeks collaboration to reduce maternal, newborn mortality He maintained that no level of government could handle the issue alone, hence, the need for joint effort in reducing mother's, child deaths. Minister seeks collaboration to reduce maternal, newborn mortality Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Federal government converts Gombe hospital into medical centre

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has taken over the state-owned General Hospital in Kumo, Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre. Governor Inuwa Yahaya had formally requested the takeover, citing poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeast and other health challenges in Gombe State. In a statement issued by […] The post Federal government converts Gombe hospital into medical centre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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