Death of women during pregnancy ; Nigeria Situation

As the Millennium Development Goals, MDGs, expires this year, it is discouraging that as much as 500 women out of 100,000 still die in Nigeria, due to pregnancy related issues.

Government intervention was only able to reduce the scourge from over 700 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to the present 500 deaths, which many describe as disastrous Considering the immense role of women in the family and the nation at large.

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