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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

May 11, 2026
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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

May 11, 2026
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How FOR M(om) is Pushing for Safer Medical Waste Management in Kano Hospitals

May 11, 2026
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Maternal Deaths in Nigeria: When Systemic Neglect Meets Medical Complications

Aaron Bawala (Lead writer) When my wife went into labour at night in June 2025, I was fortunate to be there to support her. As the hours passed, I watched her endure the excruciating pain of labour contractions. The experience was both humbling and terrifying, but amidst it all, I felt deeply grateful that I […]

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Scaling Heat-Stable Uterotonics to Prevent Maternal Deaths in Nigeria

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Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) 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. A webinar hosted by […]

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Nigeria Health Watch launches project to advocate for better access to quality maternal medicines and contraceptives in Nigeria

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Abuja, 18 September 2020 – Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Maternal Health Advocacy and Communications project to advocate for better access to quality maternal medicines and contraceptives in Nigeria. The project is supported by funding from MSD for Mothers, and aims to establish a platform where key stakeholders and influencers in maternal health can […]

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