Maternal mortality in Africa…a head cracking matter

Submitted by sys on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 13:21

Maternal mortality is a public health problem in Africa Maternal death is defined by WHO as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from unintentional or incidental cause.

WHO Inter-country collaboration to building capacities on Inpatient Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Nigeria

Submitted by sys on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:07

Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States in North East Nigeria, are experiencing a rapid deterioration in the nutrition situation with children under five worst impacted. This deterioration is triggered by the protracted armed conflict and fueled by spikes in food prices and shortages, outbreaks of communicable disease, internal displacement and reduced access to functional CMAM services, among other challenges. 

Essential Health care package development in Sierra Leone

Submitted by sys on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:10

Sierra Leone held its Essential health care package development from 7-18 November 2022, through consultations and active engagements with stakeholders. The workshop was attended by 50+ delegates representing different expertise, at national and subnational units (districts), programs, partners, NGOs and other stakeholders.

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