Two universities combine forces to reduce maternal mortality

Jul. 22, 2011
Nigeria has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world. And, though the U.S. is highly developed, it trails behind 49 other countries, including Kuwait, Bulgaria and South Korea.Today we hear about a partnership between Dr.

Film ‘The Edge of Joy’ reveals urgency of maternal mortality in Nigeria

Jul. 22, 2011
We live in a day and age where very few women should die in childbirth. In spite of spending more on health care than any other country, some 40 countries usually do better than the U.S. on maternal mortality rankings. One oil-rich African nation does a lot worse: Nigeria.