Nigeria is facing a devastating maternal health crisis, with 512 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, resulting in approximately 75,000 maternal deaths annually. This translates to:
- 205 women dying every day
- 8 women dying every hour
- 1 woman dying every 7 minutes
The situation is dire, and immediate action is needed to address this crisis.
The Need for Equipment and Resources
To combat this crisis, we require specific equipment and resources. Here's a detailed list:
1. Motorcycle Ambulances: 500 units @ $2,500 each = $1,250,000
Current shortage: 80% of rural areas lack access to emergency
transportation.
2. Drone Ambulances: 50 units @ $10,000 each = $500,000
Current limitation: 60% of rural areas are inaccessible by road during
rainy seasons.
3. Medical Equipment:
Ultrasound machines: 100 units @ $5,000 each = $500,000
Current availability: Only 20% of primary healthcare centers have
functional ultrasound machines.
Fetal heart rate monitors: 200 units @ $1,000 each = $200,000.
Current shortage: 70% of healthcare facilities lack fetal heart rate
monitors.
4. Water and Sanitation:
Water purification systems: 100 units @ $3,000 each = $300,000
Current situation: 40% of healthcare facilities lack access to clean water
Sanitation facilities: $500,000
Current condition: 60% of healthcare facilities have inadequate sanitation
facilities
5. Vehicles:- 4x4 ambulances: 50 units @ $30,000 each = $1,500,000
Current shortage: 90% of emergency responses are delayed due to lack of
suitable vehicles
6. Healthcare Supplies:
- Maternal health kits: 50,000 units @ $50 each = $2,500,000
Current shortage: 80% of healthcare facilities lack essential maternal
health supplies.
7. Training and Capacity Building:- Training for healthcare workers:
$200,000
Current gap: 70% of healthcare workers require training on maternal
healthcare
Total: $6,250,000
The Impact of Your Support
Your support will help us address the maternal health crisis in Nigeria, saving countless lives and improving the health and well-being of mothers and children. Every donation counts, and together, we can make a difference.
Reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by providing access to quality prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care.
Provide medical services, equipment, and resources to underserved communities, particularly in rural areas.
Educate and support women, families, and communities on maternal health, nutrition, and childcare best practices.
Maternal Mortality Ratio: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria's estimated maternal mortality ratio was over 800 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015. This translates to approximately 58,000 maternal deaths in 2015.
- Annual Maternal Deaths: WHO also reports that Nigeria accounts for nearly 20% of global maternal deaths, with an estimated 67,000 maternal deaths in 2017, making it the country with the highest number of maternal deaths worldwide.
- Lifetime Risk: A Nigerian woman has a 1 in 22 lifetime risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum/post-abortion, compared to 1 in 4900 in developed countries.
Some specific initiatives and statistics also come from:
- NEMCHIC Initiative: The National Emergency Maternal and Child Health Intervention Centre (NEMCHIC) was launched in 2019 to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria.
- Healthcare Statistics: As of 2020, only 31% of local government areas reported that most deliveries were attended by skilled birth attendants, and fewer than 50% of areas met the goal of pregnant women attending four or more antenatal clinics during pregnancy.
These sources include ยน:
- BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- MSD for Mothers
- Maternal Figures
- Nigerian Ministry of Health-related publications.
We provide free malaria treatment and prevention services to pregnant women, ensuring they receive the care they need to stay healthy and have a safe pregnancy. Malaria can have devastating consequences for both mother and child, and we're committed to reducing its impact.
We promote equity in maternal health, ensuring access to caesarean care for rural, low-income, or marginalized populations and reducing disparities in maternal and neonatal outcomes. In many low-resource settings, lack of access to C-sections contributes to preventable deaths.
We're advocating for legislation that presumes implied consent for emergency medical procedures, including blood transfusions and surgeries, for pregnant women in life-threatening situations. This would ensure that medical professionals can act quickly to save lives without delay.
No woman should be denied emergency care because of financial constraints. We're pushing for laws that require hospitals to provide emergency care to pregnant women without demanding upfront payment, ensuring that every woman receives the care she needs in critical situations.
We provide quality prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services to women in need, ensuring they receive the support and medical attention they deserve. Our goal is to promote healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and positive outcomes for mothers and babies.
Access to clean water and sanitation facilities is essential for healthy lifestyles. We're working to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to communities in need, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and promoting healthy living conditions for families.