A non-governmental organisation, Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective, and Sterling One Foundation have announced a 30-day advocacy initiative that will eliminate maternal mortality for at least 5,000 women.
The founder of MRHR Collective, Prof Bosede Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, adding that the #WeMenForHer campaign would redefine maternal health awareness and provide support through public intervention.
Afolabi said, “Statistics show that approximately 82,000 women in Nigeria died from preventable causes during childbirth in 2020. The death of 82,000 pregnant women is not just a statistic; it is a crisis and should be addressed as such.
“Our objective is to raise N100,000,000, enabling safe childbirth opportunities for 5,000 women in its initial phase. We commend Sterling One Foundation for sponsoring the healthcare of 1,500 pregnant women out of the targeted 5,000.”
The Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, said the advocacy campaign would foster meaningful dialogues across the country about maternal health and support.
“We firmly believe that the #WeMenForHer campaign will spark awareness and lead to transformative actions that ensure every woman receives the comprehensive care and assistance she deserves during pregnancy and childbirth,” she added.
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