Akena Plus

Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria


Purpose

To measure maternal and newborn deaths in selected health facilities in northern Nigeria and generate high-quality evidence to inform improvements in care and reduce preventable mortality.

Division

Gender Equality

Date

June 2026

Region Served

AFRICA

Committed amount

$2,497,006

Grant topic

Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition and Health

Duration (months)

42

Grantee location

Abuja, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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