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Primary Versus Tertiary Healthcare: A Shift in Our Focus

In the depths of despair, amidst the shadows of adversity, hope emerges as a radiant beacon, casting its light upon the path of maternal care in Nigeria. Hope, a fragile yet potent force, sustains the hearts of expectant mothers and ignites a flame of possibility in the darkest corners of their circumstances. It is hope that whispers promises of a brighter future, where maternal healthcare becomes a cornerstone of compassion and empowerment.

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Health is a Human Right

It is World Health Day, everyone!This year’s theme, “Health for All”, serves as a reminder that healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their social or economic status. This is especially important for underserved women and children in Africa who continue to face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare.As a body passionate about maternal healthcare in

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Rejigging Traditional Birth Attendance – The GEANCO Effort

Paschaline, Sam and Amaka have always wondered why the pregnant women who they have been trying to help access quality delivery services at the primary health center (PHC), keep evading the health centers for the homes of the traditional birth attendants (TBA). To Paschaline and her friends working for GEANCO on the Anemia control program,

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The Modular Clinic Initiative-From Moments To Movement!

It has been an exciting couple of months at our modular clinics. Don’t be quick to forget that the modular clinic initiative was born out of the desire to proffer health care to underserved women and children in communities. We have undoubtedly made appreciable progress with integrating modern conventional maternity practice with a traditional institution.

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Helping Babies Breathe

The failure to initiate and sustain breathing at birth has caused about three-quarters of all intrapartum related deaths in rural areas, with a high risk of neonatal encephalopathy in babies that survive. In response, GEANCO Foundation conducted an intensive 2-day training for TBAs and their trainees in a bid to bridge this knowledge gap. This

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Another Mile Stone Achieved As GEANCO Foundation’s 2nd Modular Clinic Comes To Life

Within four months of cutting the ribbons of our first-ever Modular Clinic christened The Julia Burke Maternity Centre, we are excited to bring you happy tales about the launching of yet another modular clinic by our project team. Last week Wednesday, the 17th of March 2021, was a memorable day for the people of Obinagu

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