Why under-five mortality is high in Nigeria, others

Why under-five mortality is high in Nigeria, others – Report

One in every 10 children, 350 or 11.3 percent died. Two-thirds or 66.9 percent died within 30 days of hospital admission

A new study by the Lancet Global Health has found that most children under five in sub-Saharan African countries, including Nigeria, face the highest rate of mortality due to gaps in the follow-up care they receive after hospital discharge. It was observed that current care practices are fraught

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