Implementing the Birth Companion Intervention Package in Nigeria: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Impact on Coverage of Facility Births Attended by a Companion
Training of data collectors Highlights: we trained data collectors form both study sites- Kano and Nasarawa states, Nigeria. The data collectors received training on quantitative data collection using SurveyCTO, as well as qualitative data collection- Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, and In Depth Interviews in October 2024.
Effectiveness of Community Group Antenatal Care as a Service Delivery model in Gombe State
Baseline Data Collection Highlights: As part of the study design, we collected quantitative and qualitative study from community women, leaders and government stakeholders in two local government areas between November, 2024 and January 2025. Training of data collectors Highlights: we trained data collectors form both study sites- Kano and Nasarawa states, Nigeria. The data collectors […]
Evaluation of the Lagos State PHC Digitisation Project
Midline Data Collection Training Highlights: The training was held over two days (15th – 16th October, 2024) and involved 31 data collectors distributed into quantitative and qualitative aspects of the study. Training covered modules on research ethics, quantitative and qualitative research methods as well as data management protocols and transcription SOPs. Midline Data Collection Highlights: […]
Conferences
MRH has participated in conferences and summits where project findings and activities have been disseminated to maternal health stakeholders. Some of them include: · Maternal Health Summit by Safer Hands Initiative on the 25th April 2025. – Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Diaspora Conference (April 10th-12th 2025) -World Lupus Day (9th May 2025) […]
MRH Radio Appearances and Webinars
In order to address bias and misconceptions with the use of skilled maternal health care services, we have utilized radio and Television media on several stations such as Bond fm, smailz fm, mainland fm, lasgidi fm, channels TV, TVC, Arise TV to advocate for improved health care-seeking behaviour amongst vulnerable women. Webinars Recently, we conducted […]
Partnership Meeting with Lagos State Health District 2
MRH participated in a meeting with development partners of health district 2. The meeting aimed at addressing challenges with the implementation of health interventions by partners. The meeting was convened by the District PS ,Dr Dayo Lajide and had the presence of the Clinton Health Access Initiative(CHAI), The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Save the Children, Association […]
Community Outreach with Dr Ayodele Renner-Noisy Paediatrician
On June 13, 2025, we collaborated with Dr. Ayodele Renner for a community outreach in Ibeju-Lekki. Dr. Renner educated expectant mothers on healthy pregnancy habits, debunking myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and childbirth.
Community Outreach with Bella Disu Foundation
On the 27th of May 2025, MRH partnered with Bella Disu Foundation to conduct a community outreach for mamabase beneficiaries at the Stadplus Event Centre, Ikeja. The event coincided with Children’s Day celebrations and had the children of expectant pregnant mothers in attendance. The Bella Disu Foundation covered registration fees , Lagos State Health Insurance […]
Community Outreaches
Through community-based outreaches, MRH is improving maternal health delivery, one community at a time. Outreaches were held between May to July 2025, and women were provided with basic screening services, routine ANC drugs, free malaria drugs, consultation with doctors and health talks on topics such as danger signs in pregnancy, importance of skilled care during […]
Capacity Building for Community Health Workers
In line with MRH’s commitment to strengthening community-based maternal health, we conducted a 2-day training for Community Health Workers on the MamaBase program from 23rd -24th of April, 2025. Participants were equipped with practical skills in maternal health and community-based care.
