Maternal Health

Modern Primary Healthcare Centre Unveiled in Lagos, Boosts SDGs and Universal Health Coverage

africahealthdesk.com / 8 January 2025

The Federal Government has unveiled a modern 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Oreta Community, Lagos State, advancing healthcare access under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Maternal Health

Global Pregnancy Care: New Iron Trial Promises Transformative Benefits for Mothers and Infants

africahealthdesk.com / 7 January 2025

Australian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking intravenous iron treatment for pregnant women, dramatically reducing anaemia prevalence and improving maternal health.

Anesthesiology, Maternal Health

Standard blood tests can now predict women likely to develop pre-eclampsia

africahealthdesk.com / 20 October 2024

A new blood test could help detect women at risk for preeclampsia during labor, a significant cause of maternal mortality, according to research presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024.