Maternal Mortality in Nigeria: Causes and Socio-Economic Impact
Imagine an intricate web of roadways where a single collapsed bridge doesn’t just stop traffic—it paralyzes the trade, health, and daily survival of every surrounding community. In a developing nation, a mother is that vital bridge. However, when maternal healthcare fails, the resulting “maternal mortality” (a pregnancy-related death) has devastating, far-reaching effects on the socio-economic […]
A Matter of Life and Policy: The Struggle for Safe Motherhood in Africa
Maternal mortality remains a defining equity challenge across Sub-Saharan Africa despite sustained global commitments under SDG-3. A recent review by Ezinne Victory Kanu, Charles Chibuisi Ehiemere, Ishaku Adamu Akyala, Eric Terkuma Chia, and Zakari Abubakar was published on 26 March 2026. All authors are affiliated to the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Control Institute, Nasarawa […]
