No Woman Should Die Giving Life: UNICEF

Zero Maternal Deaths - UNICEF Vision

“I am a mother; I have my children and I know the pains and joys of motherhood, no woman wants...”

Every Mother Counts: UNICEF's Push for Zero Maternal Deaths in Nigeria. Learn about the GAVI-UNICEF PHC MoU and initiatives to strengthen healthcare services.

Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field at the Bauchi Field Office, recently spoke out about the alarming rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria. At a two-day media dialogue on 'Strengthening Primary Healthcare Systems: GAVI UNICEF PHC MoU' in Gombe, Nigeria, she emphasized that 10,000 deaths out of 100,000 pregnancies or deliveries is unacceptable.

This staggering statistic underscores the urgent need for collective action to address the issue. Dr. Rafique stressed that everyone must come together to find solutions, ensuring every woman has access to quality healthcare services throughout pregnancy and safe delivery at a healthcare facility.

UNICEF has demonstrated its commitment to supporting Nigerian states in achieving better healthcare outcomes. For instance, the organization pledged technical and financial support to Gombe State for successful implementation of its monitoring and evaluation policy. Additionally, UNICEF praised Gombe State's investment of over N11.1 billion to tackle malnutrition, calling it a worthwhile spending.

Highlights: 

Unacceptable Maternal Mortality Rate: 10,000 deaths out of 100,000 pregnancies or deliveries

Call to Action: Collective effort required to address the issue

UNICEF's Commitment: Supporting Nigerian states in achieving better healthcare outcomes through technical and financial support.

“I am a mother; I have my children and I know the pains and joys of motherhood, no woman wants to have complications during pregnancy and delivery and no woman wants to lose a child.

“We must all work together to give her and her child life,” she concluded.