Midwives

Why Nigerian Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth Despite Years of Investment – UNFPA UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico speaking during an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on maternal mortality, health worker migration, and reproductive health in Nigeria.

UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico speaking during an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on maternal mortality, health worker migration, and reproductive health in Nigeria.

Why Nigerian Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth Despite Years of Investment – UNFPA

Mirian Gom July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth,...

UNFPA Urges Nigeria to Address Health Worker Push Factors UNFPA, Country Rep. Muriel Mafico

UNFPA, Country Rep. Muriel Mafico

UNFPA Urges Nigeria to Address Health Worker Push Factors

Oluwatobi Adu July 20, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says Nigeria health worker migration should not be...

Nigeria Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle 30,000 Midwife Shortage Professor Muhammad Pate announces Nigeria’s new ₦1,450 health insurance capitation fee

Professor Muhammad Pate announces Nigeria’s new ₦1,450 health insurance capitation fee

Nigeria Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle 30,000 Midwife Shortage

Mirian Gom May 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches an ambitious national strategy to close a 30,000-midwife gap, targeting high maternal...