The US-funded EpiC Project has launched a maternal, newborn, and child health intervention in Bauchi State, aiming to reduce mortality rates and strengthen healthcare systems through training and coordination.
Laikipia County's rollout of motorcycle ambulances for pregnant women has ignited public controversy over safety and healthcare priorities in remote Kenyan communities.
A Nigerian nurse shared a terrifying account of a 36-week pregnant woman with severe pre-eclampsia whose condition rapidly deteriorated in hospital, requiring emergency intervention.
A 14-year-old married girl in Benue State delivered a baby without complications, prompting discussions on the risks of child marriage despite the successful birth.
A woman in Cross River State bled to death after giving birth to twins at home due to lack of medical facilities. Her representative is calling for urgent healthcare improvements.
A 2026 WHO report reveals Nigeria has the highest maternal mortality rate globally at 993 deaths per 100,000 births, followed by Chad and South Sudan, highlighting Africa's ongoing maternal health crisis.
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A new book, 'Antenatal and Post-Natal Guide for Expectant and Nursing Mothers,' offers practical advice to combat Nigeria's alarming maternal and infant mortality rates. Discover this vital resource.
The Federal Government says closing Nigeria's gender health gap is vital for economic growth and sustainable reforms. A new foundation launches to tackle high maternal mortality and systemic healthcare challenges.
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The Nigerian Union of Journalists calls for urgent government funding for family planning to reduce maternal mortality by 40% and achieve sustainable national development before the 2030 deadline.
An Abuja medical expert warns that physical abuse of pregnant women can lead to intellectual disabilities in children through biological mechanisms. Learn the urgent need for protection and support.
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc celebrates 60 years of its 'First Baby' CSR at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Experts emphasize postnatal recovery and newborn wellbeing. Read more on this impactful partnership.
Women in informal displacement camps in Sokoto, Nigeria, describe unbearable heat that feels like dying. Climate change worsens conditions, threatening maternal health and survival. Read their harrowing stories.
The Rotary Club of Lagos Central marked its 44th year celebrating the first baby born at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital with gifts and staff awards. Read about this heartwarming tradition.
A 15-year-old Nigerian student, Onate Oton-Efebo, has paid the outstanding bills of several mothers at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Read this heartwarming story of youthful generosity.
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
FCT Minister Mariya Mahmoud commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's First Baby initiative, highlighting healthcare commitments and neonatal kit distributions in Abuja for 2026.
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
Health stakeholders launch a Regional Think Tank to accelerate action on maternal, newborn, and child health in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to avert thousands of preventable deaths. Read more.
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
A Jos resident, Zere Samuel, appeals for public help to locate the family of a woman named Sarah who went into labour and delivered a baby in front of his Dorowa compound. Mother and child are well.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong demands justice for his friend's wife, Akudo John, who died from alleged medical negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki, during childbirth. #JusticeForLovelyn
The National Blood Service Agency reveals Nigeria needs 2 million blood units yearly but collects less than 25%. Prof. Saleh Yuguda calls for voluntary donations to save lives.
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
A small French town will pay expectant mothers €1,000 to give birth locally, aiming to save its maternity ward from closure. Doctors warn of safety risks. Read more.
A Nigerian woman's cryptic pregnancy story goes viral. She visited a hospital for severe stomach pain and left with a newborn baby girl, after multiple negative tests. Read her incredible journey.
Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, reaffirms her commitment to vulnerable families with essential supplies for quadruplets' parents and a strong stance against gender-based violence. Read her full action plan.
Gombe healthcare professionals complete intensive 5-day training on Family Planning Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.