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Maternal Health
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NDDC Instructs Abia State Traditional Birth Attendants on Safe Delivery Practices
The NDDC has launched a training program for traditional birth attendants in Abia State to improve pregnancy safety and maternal care standards in underserved communities.
NDDC Conducts Maternal Health Workshop for Abia Traditional Birth Attendants
The NDDC has organized a training workshop for over 150 traditional birth attendants in Abia State to promote safer maternal and newborn healthcare practices.
Ogun Assembly’s Abortion Regulation Bill Receives Stakeholder Support
Stakeholders in Ogun State have endorsed the proposed bill to regulate safe pregnancy termination, aiming to reduce maternal mortality and provide legal protections for healthcare providers.
Benue State Reports 193 Hepatitis B Cases in Pregnant Women, Targets 2030 Eradication
Benue state health officials confirmed 193 cases of Hepatitis B in pregnant women during 2025 and are launching expanded screening and treatment programs to reach 2030 elimination targets.
Rotary E-Club of Omole Golden Impact Addresses Nigeria’s Maternal and Child Health Crisis
The Rotary E-Club of Omole Golden Impact hosted a special session on maternal and child health, detailing strategies to reduce preventable mortality rates in Nigeria through advocacy, infrastructure support, and community education.
Bauchi State Assembly Pushes Legislation to Combat Unsafe Deliveries and Control Blood Transfusions
The Bauchi State House of Assembly is drafting new legislation to regulate blood transfusions and mandate safe childbirth practices to reduce maternal deaths.
Escalating Delivery Costs Push Nigerian Women Away from Professional Care
Soaring childbirth expenses in Nigeria are forcing families into debt and driving many women away from professional medical facilities, raising alarms about potential increases in maternal and infant mortality.
Dr. Nonye Soludo Advocates for Eradication of Mother-to-Child Disease Transmission
Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, is leading a call for coordinated action to eliminate the mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis through improved health investment.