Nigeria: Child mortality rates five times higher in Nigeria — Paediatric expert

Renowned paediatrician and Associate Professor Dr. Adedosu Gbadero has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s alarming infant mortality rate, revealing that approximately 78 out of every 1,000 live births die before their first birthday, while the child mortality rate reaches 105 before age five—far exceeding the global recommendation of 12.

Dr. Gbadero made the disclosure during his valedictory lecture and send-off ceremony held recently at the George Green Auditorium of Bowen…