Africa commits to curb maternal mortality rate through CARMMA

Africa commits to curb maternal mortality rate through CARMMA

By International Institute For Non – Aligned Studies
March 30, 2020

For an unbiased growth of the economy, an equal contribution of men and women is what is required. Reiterating its commitment towards the same, the Non-Aligned Movement has translated in its efforts the importance of an equal contribution from both men and women of the society.

While women contribute equally to the growth and development prospects of an economy, the issue of maternal deaths continue to remain a major crisis among several nations and Africa is one of them. The areas reflecting inequities to health services and lack of awareness among the population are more prone to the crisis. Often caused due to haemorrhage, high blood pressure, unsafe abortion, infection and obstructed labour, the rates of maternal morbidity and mortality are found highest among adolescent girls below 15 years of age. Girls under this age bar face a higher risk of complications and death as compared to other women.

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Nigeria: Unsafe abortion: Ipas clamours for sex education

Posted By: Adeola Tukuru ABUJAon: September 22, 2016

Non Governmental Organisation (NGO),Ipas has advocated for sex education in secondary schools and tertiary institutions to reduce the cases of unsafe abortion and violence against women in the society.

Ipas, Country Director, Hauwa Shekarau, explained that these became necessary following the high rate of unsafe abortion in the country, adding that advocating for sex the children would learn through different approved means and not from the wrong people.

Hauwa, in a paper presentation at the just concluded 3-day training workshop for media practitioners on increasing community awareness on women’s reproductive health and rights in Abuja stated that there is the need for a review of our restrict abortion laws due to the Human Right implications of unsafe abortion.

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Source: National Mirror