Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Health advocates in Lagos have launched a maternal health campaign aimed at reducing pregnancy-related deaths, reaching more than 100 women through community sensitisation programmes focused on safe motherhood.
The outreach, organised by Maternal Reproductive Healthcare Collective in partnership with Stelling One Foundation, took place in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The campaign seeks to encourage pregnant women to register at health facilities, attend antenatal clinics and recognise early warning signs associated with pregnancy complications.
Programme Manager for Interventions at MRH Collective, Feyintoluwa Aluko, said Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate makes early healthcare intervention essential.
“The programme is about informing women in the community on the importance of registering with healthcare facilities when they become pregnant. Skilled health personnel can identify and manage risks associated with pregnancy,” she said.
“We believe that increased antenatal attendance will help reduce maternal deaths.”
The organisers said the outreach forms part of the Mamabase Programme, which conducts maternal health sensitisation exercises twice every month across Lagos communities.
Lead Operations Officer at Stelling One Foundation, Tina Fasugbe, said the initiative demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to improving maternal healthcare in underserved areas.
“Our vision is to build a prosperous and inclusive Africa where everyone thrives. Through this partnership, we are reaffirming our commitment to women’s health,” she said.
Outreach coordinator Oluwabusola Fadeni said traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders participated in the campaign to encourage wider acceptance of skilled maternal healthcare.
The organisers said increased community awareness remains critical to reducing preventable maternal deaths and improving pregnancy outcomes.
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