According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), maternal mortality in Nigeria remains one of the highest globally as it account to 12 percent of global maternal, stillbirths and neonatal death.
Medical practitioner Mrs Olajumoke Caxton-Martins, says continued sensitisation of pregnant women in underserved communities is critical to reduce maternal mortality.
Caxton-Martins said this during a free maternal health outreach held in celebration of the 37th Anniversary of Tolu Medical Centre.
Caxton-Martins notes that education and empowerment of pregnant women in underserved communities would reduce deaths from pregnancy complications and
their dependence on unskilled traditional birth attendants (TBA).
Similarly, Dr Abayomi Ayankoso, Medical Director, Tolu Medical Centre, Ojo, urged the Federal Government to stabilise the economy.
Ayankoso said a robust economy that’s self-sustainable would impact the lives of citizens and the health sector.
