Nigerian startup targets 200,000 pregnancies by 2020
SonoCare, a Nigerian health tech startup has secured funding which it said will propel it to reach 200,000 pregnancies by 2020. The investment was secured from GMC coLABS, the gender lens ...
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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WHO says many caesarean sections are unnecessary
A caesarean section is a surgical procedure that, when undertaken for medical reasons, can save the life of a woman and her baby. Many caesarean sections are undertaken unnecessarily however, ...
To tackle childbirth-associated deaths, Ghana launches pregnancy school
Ghana's Pregnancy School for pregnant women aims to lower childbirth-associated morbidity and mortality To reduce morbidity and mortality associated with childbirth in Ghana, the health ministry has launched a pregnancy ...
Cervical dilation is inaccurate in identifying women at risk of adverse birth outcomes
"Many pregnant women want a natural birth...without the aid of medical intervention" - WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) this week announced that cervical dilation is inaccurate in identifying women ...
