Our Services
An overview of the services we offer and how they will benefit the visitor.
Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Services
Globally, over 800 women still die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy, with over two-thirds of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, a reflection of the inequities that exist in women’s access to health services. Nigeria is the most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa yet has poor maternal, newborn and child mortality indices. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the country is 576 deaths per 100,000 live births making up about a third of all deaths among women of reproductive age. Nigeria’s infant mortality and under-5 mortality rates are estimated at 69 deaths per 1000 live births and 128 deaths per 1000 live births respectively, with the indices worse in rural parts of the country, 828 deaths per 100 000 live births compared to 351 deaths per 100 000 live births in urban areas. The high infant mortality rate may be explained by the low utilization of health facilities for births and the low number of births taken by skilled birth attendants. The well-being of mother and child before, during and after pregnancy is a significant indicator of the development of a prosperous society. The organization will support activities relating to women and children broadly and give priority to maternal health, and newborn and child health. In this area, the Organization seeks to reduce pregnancy-related deaths in women while also ensuring safe motherhood.
Adolescent & Young Adult Services
The health requirements of adolescents can be complex and will require a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to tackle them. The Organization seeks to advocate for adolescent and young adult-friendly health services while improving knowledge as it relates to their health-related problems.
Research and Knowledge Management
Making optimal decisions to solve problems in health services depends largely on access to knowledge. In our dynamic world, it has become essential to have an effective system to manage knowledge and use the information for decision-making.
Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were once considered to be public health concerns for affluent countries alone. But now, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and other NCDs have emerged as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, responsible for 41 million or 71% of all deaths annually. The global burden of NCDs is increasing, and they disproportionately affect the developing world. In fact, more than 85% of premature deaths resulting from NCDs–those that occur from 30-69 years of age—occur in low- and middle-income countries and pose serious consequences for individuals, families and communities. Since NCDs often strike during a person’s most productive years, they impede the broader economic development of these countries as well.
