Abiye (Safe Motherhood) Project

The Abiye (Safe Motherhood) Project (pronunciation: ah-bee-yeh) is a health initiative aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The term "Abiye" is derived from the Yoruba language, a major African language spoken in Nigeria, meaning "safe motherhood".

Etymology

The term "Abiye" is of Yoruba origin, a language predominantly spoken in Southwestern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. In Yoruba, "Abiye" translates to "one who is born to meet joy", but in the context of the project, it is interpreted as "safe motherhood".

Overview

The Abiye (Safe Motherhood) Project is a health initiative launched in Ondo State, Nigeria, with the primary goal of reducing the high rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality. The project provides free health services to pregnant women and children under the age of five. It also focuses on improving the quality of healthcare services and strengthening the healthcare system through training and capacity building of healthcare providers.

Related Terms

Maternal Mortality: The death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.
Infant Mortality: The death of an infant before his or her first birthday.
Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
Capacity Building: The process by which individuals and organizations obtain, improve, and retain the skills, knowledge, tools, equipment, and other resources needed to do their jobs competently.

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