Nigeria: Scaling Heat-Stable Uterotonics to Prevent Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

Nigeria: Scaling Heat-Stable Uterotonics to Prevent Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

Blog - Every day, countless mothers around the world lose their lives to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a devastating reality that remains a widespread and persistent challenge in Nigeria. The country accounts for 28.5% of global maternal deaths, with PPH being a major contributor, causing 22% of these tragic losses.

Stakeholders Aim to Upscale Healthcare Facilities Across Kwara LGAs

The Federal Government, under the Sector Wide Approach, SWAP, in collaboration with the Kwara Government, has stepped up efforts to improve healthcare facilities across the 16 LGAs of the state. The SWAP is part of the federal government’s initiative at reducing maternal and neo-natal mortality across Nigeria. The initiative is also in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego).…

Arterial contrast extravasation on CT helps manage postpartum hemorrhage

Arterial contrast extravasation on dynamic CT imaging appears to be an effective diagnostic indicator for postpartum hemorrhage cases.

Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria with Heat-Stable Carbetocin for Postpartum Haemorrhage Prevention – Media Talk Africa

Breaking the Cycle of Maternal Mortality: Nigeria's Quest for a Solution Every day, countless mothers in Nigeria lose their lives to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH