Maternal and child mortality Archives

Enugu first lady launches foundation to address maternal, child mortality

Nkechinyere Mbah, wife of the Enugu governor, has launched Custos Care Foundation (CCF) to address issues of maternal and child mortality in the state. Speaking during the launch of the

Report: Proper breastfeeding could prevent over 95k child deaths in Nigeria

A report by Nutrition International, a non-profit agency, says optimal breastfeeding can stop over 95,000 child deaths caused by preventable diseases in Nigeria. The report was published by Nutrition International

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Rotary Foundation donates $2m to address maternal, infant mortality in Nigeria

Rotary Foundation says it has awarded $2 million to “Together for healthy families in Nigeria”, a rotary-led initiative to reduce maternal and child mortality rates by 25 percent. The foundation

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NMA: Brain drain causing surge in infant, maternal mortality rates

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the inadequate number of medical workers in Nigeria’s health sector is causing a surge in maternal and infant mortality rates. According to NAN, Babatunde

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