Maternal and Newborn Health Gaps
Program Category: Women's Health / Child Survival
Improving survival, safety, and access to quality care for mothers and newborns.
Program Overview
Too many women and newborns still face preventable health risks because quality maternal and newborn care is not always accessible, timely, or consistent. In underserved communities, delayed care, weak referral systems, poor awareness, and gaps in service delivery can turn manageable health needs into life-threatening situations.
CBHGAPS works to bridge these gaps by strengthening community access to maternal and newborn health services, supporting health systems, and promoting inclusive solutions that help women and families receive the care they deserve.
Program Details
| Program Area: | Maternal, Newborn, Child & Women's Health |
| Location: | Nigeria |
| Status: | Active |
| Implemented by: | CBHGAPS |
| Focus Groups: | Pregnant women, newborns, mothers, families, health workers, and underserved communities |
Program Priorities
- Timely Maternal Care: Supporting access to quality care before, during, and after childbirth.
- Newborn Survival: Promoting interventions and systems that improve newborn health outcomes.
- Referral Strengthening: Helping communities and health systems respond faster to maternal and newborn emergencies.
- Community Awareness: Supporting families with the information they need to seek care early and make informed health decisions.
No mother or newborn should be at risk because care came too late
Maternal and newborn health gaps affect not only individuals, but entire families and communities. When women cannot access antenatal care, skilled birth support, emergency referrals, or postnatal services, preventable complications can become life-threatening.
CBHGAPS responds to this concern by working with communities, governments, health actors, and partners to strengthen access to quality care. The program focuses on practical, sustainable solutions that improve awareness, support service delivery, and help create stronger links between communities and the health system.
Summary
This program helps close maternal and newborn health gaps by improving access to quality care, strengthening systems, promoting timely referrals, and supporting community-centered health education.
Key Activities
- Maternal and newborn health awareness
- Community engagement and education
- Support for referral systems
- Partnership with health facilities and local structures
- Advocacy for improved maternal and newborn care
- Support for women, families, and underserved communities
Interested in supporting maternal and newborn health?
Partner with CBHGAPS to help mothers and newborns access safer, timely, and quality care.
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