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More funding needed to curb rise in maternal death in Nigeria – Stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2023 0

*Says, 15,000 maternal death will be averted if govt prioritise health care *Urge incoming govt put in place policies to reverse trend By Doosuur Iwambe Worried over the increase in maternal and infant mortality in the country, key stakeholders in the nation’s health sector have emphasised the

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Delta plans special budget for reproductive health

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2018 0

The Delta Government says it plans to create a specific budget line for reproductive health issues in 2019 to improve maternal health in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, disclosed this on wednesday in Asaba at a programme on Contraceptive Technology Update (CTU) organised by Challenge Initiative (CTI) for policy makers. […]

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Media task on Maternal and newborn health

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2017 0

The Nigerian media have been tasked to increase its reportage on issues surrounding Maternal and Newborn health. An NGO, Evidence for Action (E4A), Mamaye, while giving the task explained that health issues, particularly Maternal and newborn health have not been receiving the attention it needs, urging the practitioners to continue to champion the cause of […]

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Maternal health: UNFPA names Nollywood actress Stephanie Linus Ambassador

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2017 0

As part of its efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Africa through awareness creation among women and adolescent girls, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has announced popular and multiple award winning Nollywood actress, Stephanie Linus, as its Regional Ambassador for maternal health in West and Central Africa. Linus, according to UNFPA Deputy Representative,