Nigeria: Presidency seeks urgent action to tackle maternal mortality in Nigeria

Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate remains among the highest globally, with an alarming 576 deaths per 100,000 live births. This troubling statistic has prompted Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health, to call for immediate action.

During a recent visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, Dr. Anas stated, “We must act swiftly to save our women. The current statistics are deeply concerning, and we cannot afford further delay. It is essential to…