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preventable maternal deaths
Coverage of preventable maternal deaths in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria and the quest to end preventable maternal deaths, By ‘Lade Bandele
The article discusses a 23-year-old publication analyzing Nigeria's efforts to reduce preventable maternal deaths, clarifying it is not a new UNICEF report and predates current reforms. UNICEF has addressed the context of the estimates, emphasizing they relate to a period before recent initiatives took effect.
- Strengthening maternal health starts after families leave the hospital
The article highlights the importance of community-based visiting support in improving maternal health outcomes, emphasizing that most maternal deaths are preventable. It argues that expanding such programs is crucial for progress in this area.