Badagry, Lagos State – The General Hospital, Badagry, has recorded a remarkable milestone in maternal healthcare with zero maternal deaths reported in its Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department for three consecutive months, May, June, and July 2025.
The report was presented to the hospital management by the Director of Clinical Services and Training and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Akinwunmi Akinyemi.
According to him, the achievement reflects a collective commitment to safeguarding the lives of pregnant women and their babies.
“It is with utmost pleasure and gratitude to God that I inform you there has been no mortality for the past three months. This feat was made possible by the relentless efforts of everyone in the department, with the cooperation of our hardworking nurses, laboratory staff, pharmacists, records officers, attendants, facility managers, and support staff. The unflinching support of hospital management and leadership is also highly appreciated,” Dr. Akinyemi stated.
Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Olatunde Bakare, described the development as a landmark in maternal healthcare delivery in the Badagry area.
He expressed gratitude to God and commended the health workers for their dedication to safe motherhood.
“Congratulations to all. Thank God for His mercies endureth forever. Please keep it up,” he said, urging staff to sustain the momentum to ensure that more families experience safe childbirth.
The milestone comes at a time when maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria accounts for nearly 20 percent of global maternal deaths, with over 80,000 women reportedly dying each year from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.
Observers say the achievement at General Hospital, Badagry, is proof that with adequate manpower, strong institutional support, and the right commitment, maternal mortality can be drastically reduced.
Dr. Akinyemi, while celebrating the progress, reminded staff that the achievement should serve as a motivation to do more.
He emphasized the need for continued teamwork to further reduce maternal mortality not only in Badagry Local Government but also across Lagos State.
The development also aligns with the Lagos State Government’s drive to improve maternal and child health outcomes as part of its broader health sector reforms.
Community leaders and health advocates in Badagry have since lauded the hospital’s feat, describing it as a beacon of hope in the fight against preventable maternal deaths.
Reporting By Julie Ekong