Young Girls Bear the Brunt of Unsafe Abortions in Blantyre
CSJNews
Data from Blantyre District Health Office shows that the majority of people seeking post-abortion care are young girls. Read more »
'Historic Milestone' As Child Mortality Hits Record Low of 4.9 Million in 2022
UN News
The fight against child mortality has reached an historic milestone the UN announced on Wednesday with latest estimates revealing the number of children dying prematurely before… Read more »
Experts Express Concerns Over Maternal Mortality Rates in Uganda
Nile Post
As Uganda celebrates Women's Day, experts have raised concerns about the alarmingly high maternal mortality rates in the country. Read more »
Hoima Officials Raise Concern As Construction of Shs33bn Maternity Facility Fails to Take-Off
Nile Post
Leaders in Hoima are concerned over the delayed start of the construction of the four-storey maternity and paediatric complex. Read more »
Mali Conflict Carries Heavy Toll for Pregnant Women Amid Rising Insecurity
UNFPA
"Many women come here to give birth as a last resort," said Kadiatou Karembé, a midwife at the Sominé Dolo hospital in Sévaré in Mopti, in central Mali.… Read more »
Antenatal Depression - Why Pregnant Women Need Support
New Times
Antenatal depression, also known as depression during pregnancy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for women. Symptoms may include sadness, sleep problems,… Read more »
Investing in and Empowering Young Destitute Mothers - Ethiopia's Urban Safety Nets [press release]
World Bank
Ethiopia's Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) targets society's most vulnerable members to enable them to become productive citizens. Read more »
Nairobi Has Highest Teenage Pregnancies With 452 Cases Reported - KHRC
Capital FM
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has revealed that Nairobi has recorded the highest number of teenage pregnancies. Read more »
How Malawi Is Fighting Infant Mortality Through Mother Care Group Initiative in Ntchisi
Nyasa Times
Mother Care Group (MCG) an initiative which started in 2019, has been hailed as a vibrant initiative aimed at reducing infant mortality rate in the country. Read more »
Court Suspends Sentence of Breastfeeding Woman Over Stolen D6m
The Point
Magistrate Colley of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 4 March 2024 suspended the sentence of one H. Jammeh, a breastfeeding mother who pleaded guilty for stealing over… Read more »
Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Leave School
HRW
Many adolescent girls and women in Mozambique, who are pregnant or parenting, drop out of school because they face huge barriers and get inadequate support from schools at one… Read more »
Midwives and Nurses 2023 Results Released
Nile Post
Of the 4,255 candidates, 2,808 were for certificate programmes, while 1,447 were for diploma. Read more »
Nigeria Needs $26.5m to Tackle Anaemia in Pregnant Women
Leadership
Nigeria will need $26,520,000 for the procurement of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to effectively tackle anaemia in pregnant women and under-five children. Read more »
A Transformative Journey to Reach Zero Preventable Maternal Deaths in Rwanda
UNFPA
Rwanda has undergone a remarkable journey in tackling its high maternal mortality rate over the past decade. From an alarming 1071 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2010,… Read more »
Pregnant Women in South Africa Should Be Offered Social Grants - It'll Save the State Money in the Long Run [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A baby's first 1,000 days, from the time of conception until their second birthday, is a crucial window of opportunity to optimise their potential - through healthy nutrition for… Read more »