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Why is pregnancy so dangerous in Nigeria?
Jun 12, 2024
BBC's Africa Health Correspondent, Dorcas Wangira, discusses the challenges of maternal healthcare in Nigeria and Kenya, highlighting the causes of maternal deaths and prevention efforts. The podcast also features Isata Dumbuya, a midwife from Sierra Leone, sharing the success of reducing maternal mortality rates by 60% through improved healthcare initiatives.
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- Factors contributing to high maternal mortality in Nigeria include low doctor to patient ratio and reliance on traditional healers.
- Sierra Leone's successful reduction of maternal mortality by 60% was achieved through strategies like increasing healthcare staff and resources.
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Maternal Mortality in Africa: Nigeria's Challenges
Nigeria, despite its relative wealth, faces challenges in maternal healthcare due to a low doctor to patient ratio, healthcare workers leaving the country, and issues like severe bleeding and obstructed labor leading to maternal deaths. Factors like late visits to health clinics and reliance on traditional healers exacerbate the problem, contributing to Nigeria's high maternal mortality rates.
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