Nigeria urged to meet UN’s 2030 target on reducing maternal mortality

Maternal mortality is a serious challenge in Nigeria

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. In 2017, an estimated 58,000 women died from pregnancy-related causes in Nigeria. This is equivalent to 145 women dying every day.

The high maternal mortality rate in Nigeria is due to a number of factors, including:

• Poor access to quality healthcare
• Lack of skilled birth attendants
• Early marriage and childbearing
• Poverty
• Gender inequality

The UN’s 2030 target on reducing maternal mortality

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the SDGs is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.

Nigeria is one of the countries that has committed to achieving the SDGs. In order to meet the UN’s 2030 target, Nigeria will need to make significant progress in reducing its maternal mortality rate.

What needs to be done to reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria?

There are a number of things that need to be done to reduce maternal mortality in Nigeria. These include:

• Increasing access to quality healthcare
• Increasing the number of skilled birth attendants
• Delaying marriage and childbearing
• Addressing poverty
• Promoting gender equality

Conclusion

Reducing maternal mortality is a critical challenge for Nigeria. The country has made some progress in recent years, but more needs to be done to meet the UN’s 2030 target. By taking the necessary steps, Nigeria can save the lives of thousands of women every year.