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The federal government and stakeholders in the health sector have called for increased investments in women's health and empowerment to enhance their access to quality healthcare and opportunities across Nigeria. They made this call in Abuja during the Womanhood Art Gala, organised by Nigeria Health Watch. The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, Vivianne Ihekweazu, said, 'We must all invest in ensuring that every woman, regardless of her background, has access to the healthcare she needs.' She pointed out that disparities in maternal health outcomes, especially in Nigeria, remain alarmingly high. Nigeria continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates (MMR) globally, with over 1,000 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births-far from the UN Sustainable Development Goal of reducing global MMR to below 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. 'This stark reality reminds us of the urgent need to ensure every woman ha...

Arieli Foundation for Maternal and Child Health, founded by Dr. Natasha C. Oyibo on December 8, 2023, is making bold strides in tackling one of the world’s most pressing health crisis—maternal and child mortality. With women and newborns in underserved communities facing preventable deaths daily due to limited healthcare access, the Foundation is expanding its global mission to bring health, hope, and opportunity to those most in need.Headquartered in Abuja, Arieli Foundation has expanded its footprint beyond the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Niger States—and is poised for greater continental and international impact. Through strategic partnerships with governments, international NGOs, and global health organizations, the Foundation is advancing a comprehensive approach to maternal and child healthcare. This includes workforce development, mobile clinics, menstrual health education, nutrition programs, mental health support, clean water initiatives, and AI-...

Pamela Mann sungguh tidak menduga akan melahirkan seorang bayi yang mencapai bobot hampir 6 kilogram. Sebab, dia mengalami kehamilan sama halnya dengan ibu hamil pada umumnya, Bunda. Seorang wanita dari Alabama, AS, menyambut kelahiran seorang anak perempuan bernama Paris Halo di awal tahun 2025. Putrinya itu dilahirkan melalui proses persalinan Caesar yang telah direncanakan di rumah sakit Alabama Grand View Medical Center. Pada hari ulang tahun putrinya, Pamela Mann sesaat merasakan kecemasan dan gelisah ketika berada di ruang bersalin. Alasan utamanya adalah para tenaga kesehatan yang menolong proses tersebut nampak sangat heran sewaktu membebaskan bayi dari rahimnya. " Dokter menariknya keluar dari tubuh saya dan seluruh perawat berbisik, 'Tuhan Yang Maha Esa!', " ceritanya demikian. TODAY , seperti dikutip dari New York Post. "Ia pun mulai merasa cemas lantaran tak paham dengan keadaan tersebut," lanjutnya. Kisa...