HEALTH TRACK
from Princess Akporaro Hosted by Princess Akporaro Enaroseha
Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. According to UNICEF, the country accounts for about 10% of global deaths for pregnant mothers, despite having only 2.4% of the world's population ¹. Maternal mortality rate: 576 deaths per 100,000 live births. Approximately 262,000 babies die at birth every year. Infant mortality rate: 69 deaths per 1,000 live births. Under-five mortality rate: 128 deaths per 1,000 live births. The Federal ministry of health recently launched a free Caesarean section CS for vulnerable women in Nigeria. We examine the significance and impact of the program on Nigerian women.
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