Nigeria Launches National Guidelines to Reduce Maternal Deaths

Globally, Nigeria remains one of the most affected countries, accounting for about 20 per cent of maternal and child deaths, according to the World Bank.In a move to reduce maternal deaths and improve childbirth outcomes, the Nigerian government has launched six national policy documents aimed at ensuring safer delivery for women across Nigeria.The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, unveiled the documents in Abuja on Wednesday in commemoration of the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day, themed, "Innovating for safer birth: A collective responsibility to crash maternal mortality."Safe Motherhood Day is an annual event marked on 11 April to create awareness and generate public dialogue on the best strategies and interventions that promote maternal and newborn health and survival within an integrated continuum of care.Globally, Nigeria remains one of the most affected countries, accounting for about 20 per cent of maternal and child deaths, according to the World Bank...