Pakistan holds highest rate of stillbirths globally

Pakistan HNN Team

“It’s criminal that many of these 200,000 deaths annually in Pakistan could be averted simply by having someone around to make sure the birth takes place safely and knows what to do in a crisis.”

South Sudan: ‘One of the most dangerous places to give birth’

South Sudan HNN Team

South Sudan is one of the most dangerous nations on earth to give birth, according to a new report from Save the Children.

Traditional birth attendants prioritise antenatal care

Ghana HNN Team

The Star-Ghana project has an overall goal of increasing access by pregnant women to antenatal, facility-based and postnatal care services in Gushegu, Karaga, Tolon and Sagnerigu districts by 35 per cent.

Studies highlight community-based efforts to improve health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia

Ethiopia HNN Team

“This special issue provides practitioners with insight into the community-based efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Ethiopia.”

Nigeria: Maternal and Child Health – How Lagos Recorded 20,638 Safe Deliveries in 10 Months

Nigeria HNN Team

The Maternal and Child hand booklets produced by the State government has helped in the enlightenment, To date, the Ministry has distributed over 39,100 maternal booklets and 92,600 child health booklets.

Pregnant woman’s diet may ‘affect birthweight of daughter’s future children’

Philippines HNN Team

The study conducted on 3,000 women in the Philippines found that what women ate during their pregnancies could influence the size of their grandchildren.

CAR’s Shattered Health System Needs Urgent Repair

Central African Republic HNN Team

WHO blames years of underdevelopment and neglect from the international community for the dire situation in CAR.

‘What Free Maternal and Child Care Has Done for Us’

Nigeria HNN Team

The provision of free maternal and child care in the Delta State’s hospitals has significantly contributed to the drastic reduction of incidents of maternal and child mortality in the state.

Malawi Uses Mobile Phones to Promote Maternal Health

Malawi HNN Team

Malawian mothers and guardians of young children who live in villages far from health facilities are heaving a sigh of relief, after the introduction of a hotline through which they can access medical advice.

Nigeria: Pregnant women denied antenatal care at Lagos federal hospital

Nigeria HNN Team

The Federal Medical Centre in Ebutte Metta Lagos turns away pregnant women.