Nigeria: Why Are Women Dying While Giving Birth in Nigeria? - Recommendations for Improved Outcomes

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We have heard the statistics countless times.

Nigeria accounts for nearly 20% of global maternal deaths according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the Nigeria Demographic Health Survey 2018, only a mere 39% of live births occur in health facilities, with 59% of births taking place in at home. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Nigeria loses $1.5 billion yearly to maternal deaths.

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