MATERNAL MORTALITY: THE CHALLENGE NIGERIA MDGs 2015 TARGET FACE

Abstract

Nigeria is one of the 147 signatories during the United Nations Millennium summit in
September 2000. The study examined maternal mortality as serious challenge MDGs 2015 face
in Nigeria. Nigeria is still facing a high rate of maternal mortality. Thus, making the attainment
of the goals seem unlikely. There are many factors that could lead to maternal mortality. This
paper focused on poor health facilities, poverty, socio-economic, illiteracy, unhealthy cultural
believes and values and to a lesser extend malaria. The paper proffer suggestions and
recommendation on how best to improve on maternal mortality