Adolescents experience a number of major neurobiological, hormonal, physical, and psychological changes, which present important risks to their health and well-being.
Nigeria has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world.
Research shows that high gender inequity translates into poor health for mothers, pregnant women, and children. At the community and individual level, gender inequities and disparities can underlie dimensions of poverty among women.
The Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa program aims to assist targeted developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa improve maternal, newborn, and child health.
Less than one-third of Nigerian women receive skilled care during delivery. This project will aim to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths by improving vulnerable women's access to healthcare services during and after childbirth.
Faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, Nigeria has identified maternal and child health as a priority issue.