A Nation in Crisis
Nigeria accounts for approximately 20% of global maternal deaths, despite representing only 2.6% of the world's population. Each year, an estimated 58,000 women die from pregnancy and childbirth complications, while 250,000 newborns lose their lives within their first month.
These devastating statistics highlight a national health emergency that requires innovative and immediate intervention strategies. Rural communities, in particular, face disproportionately high mortality rates due to limited access to quality healthcare services.
1 in 22
Lifetime risk of maternal death
917
Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
74
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births