Nigeria faces one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. Around 1,047 women die for every 100,000 live births, far above the African regional average of about 531 deaths per 100,000. This highlights the fact that not all women are getting maternal healthcare.
Reasons include:
differences in access to healthcare between geographical regions
socio-demographic factors such as education, poverty, age and limited decision-making power within households
religious affiliation, which in some communities shapes health-seeking behaviour
limited exposure to health information
poverty and unemployment
a lack of health insurance.
