Publications by authors named "Oluwatosin Abayomi"
Article Synopsis
- Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world, and a study by Médecins Sans Frontières in Lagos highlights alarming rates in vulnerable slums, particularly in Makoko Riverine and Badia East.
- The study surveyed nearly 4,000 households and found a maternal mortality ratio of 1,050 per 100,000 live births and significant rates of neonatal and child mortality, influenced by factors like home births and ethnic background.
- These findings reveal a critical need for interventions in these urban slums, as the maternal mortality rate is much higher than the state's estimated figure of 545 per 100,000 live births.
