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Implementing initiatives to improve the quality of adolescent- and youth-friendly health services in Benin resulted in improvements in quality assessment scores and increased contraceptive uptake among adolescents and youth. https://hubs.ly/Q02sSvtt0

Implementing initiatives to improve the quality of adolescent- and youth-friendly health services in Benin resulted in improvements in quality assessment scores and increased contraceptive uptake among adolescents and youth. https://hubs.ly/Q02sSw5Y0

It is a proud moment for Africa with Nigeria's recent announcement that free emergency Caesarean sections will be made available to underprivileged women in an aim to reduce the maternal mortality rate, which is the third-highest in Africa. GIS plays a significant role in understanding access to public health services and identifying where they are most needed. The Global Women's Health Indicators storymap articulates these insights from a global perspective, providing a model that can be emulated by countries to highlight their unique national context and share their efforts in improving access to maternal healthcare. Explore the story here > https://arcg.is/4fq05 #TrendsInHealth #MaternalMortality #sdg3 #Agenda2063 #StoryMaps

Day 3 of Tanzania Health Summit 2024 #THS2024, on going health forum “Addressing Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in Tanzania: Using Root Cause Analysis Methodology to target support and interventions” #THS2024

Did you know that approximately 2.4 million Nigerians, or 2.3% of the population, use stimulants such as amphetamines and cocaine? There's also an alarming rise in the use of methamphetamines and new psychoactive substances. This trend signals a growing public health challenge that demands urgent attention and action. Let’s work together to raise awareness and drive initiatives that address this critical issue. #DrugAbuseAwareness #Nigeria #Worlddrugday #PreventionIsKey #InvestInPrevention

Day 26 of domestic violence awareness Did you know? Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has notable economic repercussions for Cameroon, impacting productivity and increasing healthcare costs on multiple levels. 1. Healthcare Costs: IPV survivors in Cameroon often require medical services for physical injuries, reproductive health complications, and mental health support, adding strain to the healthcare system. World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that survivors of IPV experience higher incidences of long-term health issues, which require on-going medical care. The cumulative cost of treating IPV-related health conditions burdens both public health resources and survivors who may face out-of-pocket expenses (SVRI) Read more https://lnkd.in/eBbMA9qa

Updated Post: Improving Maternal Health with POCUS Technology in Kenya https://buff.ly/3NFiEeM

📢In West & Central Africa, we must end preventable maternal deaths. This acceleration paper identifies the priority interventions needed to strengthen health systems and ensure no woman dies giving life. 👉 Read more: https://unf.pa/3BB66lN #MaternalHealth #ZeroMaternalDeaths

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Digital maternal health care Should be implemented in all primary health care in Nigeria. Aishat Shehu a mother of four children from Niger state, share her experience in traditional method of documentation with Theodara Anavhe Adamu Foundation (TAAF) She hopes Digital maternal health care can be seriously implemented in rural communities to make life easier for mothers. Theodara Anavhe Adamu Foundation (TAAF) #digitalmaternalhealthcare #mothers #healthcar