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MMS Can Reduce Nigeria's High Maternal Mortality

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Idowu Abdullahi
MMS Can Reduce Nigeria's High Maternal Mortality
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Health experts in Nigeria are advocating for the use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) during pregnancy to combat high rates of maternal anaemia. The supplements, which contain 15 essential vitamins and minerals, are recommended by the WHO to improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce maternal mortality.

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Addressing maternal anaemia is critical for reducing Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate, which is among the highest globally.

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File: Expert in maternal and child nutrition, Prof. Beatrice Ogunba

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