Community conversation
Lack of access to health care is the leading cause of maternal death in Africa. The United Nations’ Global Goal 3 calls for good health and well-being for all people. These goals cannot be achieved if expectant mothers in Africa continue to struggle to access health care. Nigeria is home to 20% of all maternal deaths in the world — at least 800 of every 100,000 live births lead to the death of the mother (in 2021).