Nigeria has been named one of the most dangerous countries to give birth in as it accounts for a huge percentage of maternal death in the world.
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Nigeria remains one of the ten most dangerous countries in the world for a woman to give birth, the minister of health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said.
Adewole stated this at the 50TH anniversary and 9th International Congress of the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria's (SOGON), in Abuja.
He said that Nigeria accounts for an estimated 14 per cent of maternal death worldwide with 576 of every 100,000 live birth resulting in a maternal death, adding that the figure was higher than the average figure for sub-Saharan.
Adewole said that over 4,000 midwives and 1,000 community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) have been successfully deployed in 1,000 primary health care facilities across the country.
President, Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Professor Brian Adinma called on the federal goverment and other stakeholders to work more in improving women's reproductive health needs.
Also, the wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, who was represented by the Wife of the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Bugudu lauded the efforts of SOGON in investing in child and maternal health.
She advised the association to strengthen its relationship with the government.