May 06
South Africa: Caesarean Births - South Africa's Rates Are Too High - They Can Be Dangerous for Mothers and Babies [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or… Read more »
Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »
May 05
Madagascar: First Person - Women in Madagascar Too Ashamed to Seek Help Giving Birth
UN News
Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are "too ashamed" to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a… Read more »
Nigeria: 100,395 Kano Pregnant Women Access Free Antenatal Care in 2 Years
Leadership
A total of 110,395 pregnant women from communities across Kano State enrolled to access free antenatal healthcare services from 2022 till date. Read more »
April 30
Kenya: More Women of Reproductive Age Using Modern Birth Control Methods
Capital FM
377 million women aged 15-49 years of reproductive age in 85 countries are using modern birth control methods, according to a recent report by Family Planning 2030 (FP2030). Read more »
April 29
Zimbabwe: Inside the Makeshift Maternity Wards of Harare
Global Press Journal
Although medical professionals warn about risks, DIY midwifery remains alive and well in a country where affordable and accessible institutional options continue to dwindle. Read more »
Africa: Urgent Call for Country Leadership and Global Solidarity to End Maternal and Newborn Deaths By 2030
UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will join global leaders to call for renewed commitment towards progress on eradicating preventable maternal and newborn deaths at a 29… Read more »
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - Nigerian Women Now Shun Maternity Leave
Vanguard
·Hit the streets after birth...to make ends meet Read more »
April 25
Africa: Africa's High Teenage Pregnancy Rate Demands Strong Response [press release]
HRW
AU Should Adopt Guidelines to Protect Rights of Pregnant, Parenting Girls Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Coping With Miscarriage - Navigating Mental Health Challenges Amidst Loss
New Times
About a year ago, Jane Uwera, a 23-year-old university student, faced an unplanned pregnancy that led to a miscarriage due to academic pressure, stress, and financial difficulties. Read more »
April 23
Zimbabwe: Zim Needs Solutions for Comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health Services
The Herald
Sexual reproductive health is a fundamental human right that every individual should have access to. Read more »
April 22
Africa: Can We Achieve the Global Target for Maternal Mortality?
allAfrica
"Did you know hundreds of thousands of women die in childbirth every year? Dr Anita Zaidi is determined to change that." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mental Health Impact of Child Marriage, Teenage Pregnancies
The Herald
As discussed in previous articles, mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of… Read more »
April 21
Zimbabwe: Female Congregant's Death At Madzibaba Ishmael's Shrine Was Due to Pregnancy Complications - - Postmortem Report
New Zimbabwe
A report of a postmortem conducted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has revealed that a female congregant at controversial Madzibaba Ishmael's shrine died as a result of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Why You Should Ditch the Booze When You're Pregnant!
Vanguard
Imagine when your pregnancy is scanned for the first time so you could see your precious baby growing in the womb, suddenly its whole body gives a shudder and the foetus appears to… Read more »
April 18
Uganda: Mubende Officials Arrested Over State of Maternity Ward
Nile Post
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arrested Mubende District officials over neglect of duty leading to loss of taxpayer money. Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: My Sister Is Pregnant for Her Father-in-Law Again
Vanguard
Crazy, isn't it? That the father of a child would be his grandfather. Read more »
April 11
Tanzania: Mabinti Centre - Place of Hope Offers Dignity After Fistula
allAfrica
Anastasia Majasho's journey with obstetric fistula began during her second pregnancy. Prolonged labor led to complications, and despite a previous cesarean scar, a vaginal delivery… Read more »
April 10
Liberia: First Lady Echoes Maternal Neonatal Mortality
New Republic
First Lady Kartumu Boakai has echoed the need to prevent maternal neonatal mortality in women and girls. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Oba's Wife Delivers Triplets After 17 Years
Daily Trust
The people of Apata in Oworo District in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State went into jubilation on Monday when their queen delivered a set of triplets after 17 years of waiting. Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Health Sector Needs More Women Leaders to Tackle Backlash Against Sexual and Reproductive Rights - - Experts [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Amid an escalating anti-rights backlash, health experts have stressed the need for a policy initiative to promote gender equity in health leadership. Read more »
April 03
Madagascar: Mother Makes 200km Emergency Trip Across Rural Madagascar to Save Baby
UN News
A young mother in Madagascar has been describing how she was forced to make a 200km emergency journey on challenging rural roads to a specialist regional hospital after she… Read more »