Category : Maternal Health


Female Doctor Dies After Triplets Birth in Bayelsa

A female doctor, Ere Ogbachi, has passed away due to complications shortly after delivering triplets in Bayelsa State. Her family recounts the final moments as medical efforts failed to save her life.

Doctor Dies After Triplets, Brother Recounts Final Moments

A Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Ere Siana Sintei Ogbachie, passed away after delivering triplets at a Bayelsa hospital due to complications. Her brother shared emotional details of her final moments, revealing it was an IVF pregnancy.

Cesarean Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

April marks Cesarean Awareness Month, a global initiative focused on educating about C-sections, advocating for patient rights, and reducing unnecessary surgical births. Learn about the procedure, recovery, and emotional impact.

Mother Dies After Quintuplet Birth in Kano

Hafsatu Yusuf, a mother of eight, passed away less than 12 hours after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. Her husband, a tricycle driver, seeks public help as the state government covers medical bills.

MAMII Initiative Cuts Maternal, Newborn Deaths in Nigeria

Nigeria's Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) demonstrates how integrated system approaches can accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 3 by addressing coordination and accountability gaps.

Kano Mother Dies After Quintuplet Birth, Babies Stable

Hafsatu Yusuf, a Kano woman, tragically passed away hours after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital due to persistent bleeding. The newborns are in stable condition and receiving medical care.

Kano Mother Dies After Quintuplet Birth, Newborns Stable

Hafsatu Yusuf, a Kano mother of eight, tragically passed away after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Specialist Hospital due to post-delivery bleeding. The newborns are in stable condition, and the Kano State government has pledged full healthcare suppor

SARMAAN Links Maternal Care to Child Survival in Nigeria

The SARMAAN initiative in Nigeria integrates maternal and child health services to reduce under-five mortality. By focusing on mothers as central figures, it uses azithromycin distribution and existing healthcare platforms to improve outcomes.

Stigma Fuels Maternal Deaths in Nigeria Amid Policy Gaps

The suspension of Nigeria's STOP guideline creates fear among health workers, leading to delays and judgment in maternal care. Stigma, driven by unclear laws, contributes to preventable deaths by discouraging timely treatment and eroding patient trust.

FG Links Women's Health to Economic Growth, Reforms

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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