14-Year-Old Benue Girl Gives Birth, Child Marriage Concerns Raised
A 14-year-old married girl in Benue State delivered a baby without complications, prompting discussions on the risks of child marriage despite the successful birth.
Category : Maternal Health
Woman Dies After Home Birth in Cross River Community
A woman in Cross River State bled to death after giving birth to twins at home due to lack of medical facilities. Her representative is calling for urgent healthcare improvements.
Nigeria Leads Worst Countries for Maternal Health in 2026
A 2026 WHO report reveals Nigeria has the highest maternal mortality rate globally at 993 deaths per 100,000 births, followed by Chad and South Sudan, highlighting Africa's ongoing maternal health crisis.
Signs You Need Child Spacing Before Next Baby
Is your body asking for a break? Learn the 5 key signs you need child spacing. It's not selfish—it's smart for your health and family. Call 7790 for FREE expert advice.
Antenatal Guide Aims to Reduce Nigeria's High Maternal Deaths
A new book, 'Antenatal and Post-Natal Guide for Expectant and Nursing Mothers,' offers practical advice to combat Nigeria's alarming maternal and infant mortality rates. Discover this vital resource.
FG Links Women's Health to Economic Growth, Reforms
The Federal Government says closing Nigeria's gender health gap is vital for economic growth and sustainable reforms. A new foundation launches to tackle high maternal mortality and systemic healthcare challenges.
Signs You Need Child Spacing Before Next Baby
Is your body asking for a break? Learn the key signs you need child spacing for your health and family. Get free expert advice by calling 7790.
NUJ Urges Urgent Family Planning Investment by 2030
The Nigerian Union of Journalists calls for urgent government funding for family planning to reduce maternal mortality by 40% and achieve sustainable national development before the 2030 deadline.
Violence Against Pregnant Women Risks Child's Brain Development
An Abuja medical expert warns that physical abuse of pregnant women can lead to intellectual disabilities in children through biological mechanisms. Learn the urgent need for protection and support.
Vitafoam's 60-Year Baby Initiative Highlights Postnatal Recovery
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc celebrates 60 years of its 'First Baby' CSR at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Experts emphasize postnatal recovery and newborn wellbeing. Read more on this impactful partnership.
Displaced Women in Sokoto Suffer Extreme Heat in IDP Camps
Women in informal displacement camps in Sokoto, Nigeria, describe unbearable heat that feels like dying. Climate change worsens conditions, threatening maternal health and survival. Read their harrowing stories.
Rotary Club honours first baby of the year in Lagos
The Rotary Club of Lagos Central marked its 44th year celebrating the first baby born at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital with gifts and staff awards. Read about this heartwarming tradition.
Teen Pays Hospital Bills for Mothers at Lagos Maternity
A 15-year-old Nigerian student, Onate Oton-Efebo, has paid the outstanding bills of several mothers at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Read this heartwarming story of youthful generosity.
Violence in Pregnancy Linked to Child Intellectual Disability
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
Mahmoud Hails First Lady's First Baby of the Year Initiative
FCT Minister Mariya Mahmoud commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's First Baby initiative, highlighting healthcare commitments and neonatal kit distributions in Abuja for 2026.
WARDC Roundtable Tackles Nigeria's Maternal Health Crisis
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
Think Tank Unveiled to Fight Maternal, Newborn Deaths
Health stakeholders launch a Regional Think Tank to accelerate action on maternal, newborn, and child health in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to avert thousands of preventable deaths. Read more.
83 Kwara Health Facilities Revitalised by World Bank Project
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
Experts Push for Gender Equity in Nigeria's Health Leadership
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
Jos Man Seeks Family of Woman Who Delivered Outside His Compound
A Jos resident, Zere Samuel, appeals for public help to locate the family of a woman named Sarah who went into labour and delivered a baby in front of his Dorowa compound. Mother and child are well.
Lawyer Seeks Justice for Wife's Death in Lagos Hospital
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong demands justice for his friend's wife, Akudo John, who died from alleged medical negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki, during childbirth. #JusticeForLovelyn
NBSA Urges Voluntary Blood Donation Amid Critical Shortage
The National Blood Service Agency reveals Nigeria needs 2 million blood units yearly but collects less than 25%. Prof. Saleh Yuguda calls for voluntary donations to save lives.
Katsina Hospital Tragedy: Pregnant Woman D!es Over Payment
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
French Town Offers €1,000 Birth Bonus to Save Clinic
A small French town will pay expectant mothers €1,000 to give birth locally, aiming to save its maternity ward from closure. Doctors warn of safety risks. Read more.
Woman's cryptic pregnancy: Hospital pain leads to baby
A Nigerian woman's cryptic pregnancy story goes viral. She visited a hospital for severe stomach pain and left with a newborn baby girl, after multiple negative tests. Read her incredible journey.
Zamfara First Lady Pledges Support for Vulnerable Families
Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, reaffirms her commitment to vulnerable families with essential supplies for quadruplets' parents and a strong stance against gender-based violence. Read her full action plan.
Doctors, Nurses in Gombe Receive FP/LARCS Training
Gombe healthcare professionals complete intensive 5-day training on Family Planning Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.
Flooding Endangers Maternal Healthcare in Lagos
Project HER reveals how flooding isolates Lagos communities, cripples maternal healthcare, and exposes thousands of women and children to disease. Urgent government action is needed.
Woman Celebrates Baby Boy After Losing Three Babies
Nigerian lawyer Princess Jeremiah shares emotional testimony of welcoming baby boy Judah after three pregnancy losses. Read her inspiring story of faith and perseverance.
Nurse Recounts Tragic Loss of Mother and Baby After 14 Years
A Nigerian nurse shares her most heartbreaking experience watching a man pray for his wife in labor, unaware she and their baby had died after 14 years of waiting. Read this emotional story.
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