Addressing maternal mortality in Nigeria

little effort in saving the lives of pregnant women and babies from preventable deaths during delivery. Maternal and infant mortality rates are more significant in the Northern states than in other parts. The alarming rate is exemplified by the northeastern region’s high maternal death rate, three times higher than the national average. The inability to obtain high-quality health care in most Nigerian health facilities contributes significantly to this high maternal mortality rate.

The Nigerian government must realise that improving the quality of health services entails more than just looking at the supply side of things. According to a report by the, even if the quality of services in Nigeria’s primary, secondary, and tertiary health facilities improves, maternal mortality may remain high.

Patients’ experiences and perceptions of excellent care, in addition to the quality of services given by a health facility, influence utilisation. The perception could be one of the reasons for Nigeria’s low antenatal care coverage. The disparity between the number of women showing up for the ANC and those giving birth in a health facility shows the likely dissatisfaction women get.

To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for maternal and newborn health in Nigeria by 2030, the number of maternal fatalities mustby more than 90 to less than 3000 per year. Maternal mortality reduction is a central theme under SDG 3. One step that could be made to reduce maternal mortality is to promote health education. However, determining the educational level is vital. Knowing the educational level of the target population is critical when designing actions to give knowledge and raise awareness about a particular issue. Women with higher levels of education are more likely to seek preventive treatment, which contributes to a significant reduction in maternal mortality.

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