Dr. Owen Omo-Ojo Calls for Stronger Community and Technology-DrivenMaternal Healthcare Ahead of 6th Maternal Health Conference

By Arit Mbeh

Lagos, Nigeria – Public health physician, maternal health advocate, and CEO of HIGC Health Consultants, Dr. Owen Omo-Ojo, has called for stronger collaboration, community-based interventions, and
technology-driven solutions to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Nigeria.

Speaking ahead of the 6th Maternal Health Conference, organised by Safer Hands Health
Initiative and scheduled to hold on June 4, 2026, at The Zone, Lagos, Dr. Omo-Ojo
described the conference as a timely platform for addressing persistent gaps in Nigeria’s
maternal healthcare system.

Themed “Advancing Maternal and Child Health Through Community-Based and
Technology-Driven Care,” the conference will bring together policymakers, clinicians,
public health experts, development partners, private sector leaders, NGOs, and health-tech
innovators to discuss practical and scalable solutions for safer pregnancies and childbirth.

According to Dr. Omo-Ojo, maternal health must be treated as a national development
priority.

“Maternal mortality is not just a healthcare issue. It is a systems, equity, and development
issue. Too many women are still dying from preventable causes related to pregnancy and
childbirth, and this is why platforms like this conference are important.”

She noted that challenges such as postpartum haemorrhage, poor access to emergency
obstetric care, delayed referrals, weak primary healthcare systems, inadequate health
financing, and limited access to skilled birth attendants continue to affect maternal outcomes
across Nigeria.

“We must strengthen community-based care, empower frontline health workers, improve
referral systems, and leverage technology to ensure that quality maternal healthcare reaches
women in both urban and underserved communities,” she added.

As a supporting organisation, HIGC Health Consultants reaffirmed its commitment to
advancing safe motherhood, public health advocacy, health workforce training, and evidencebased maternal health interventions.

“At HIGC, we strongly believe that no woman should die while giving life.

Our support for this conference reflects our commitment to partnerships that improve access, quality, and outcomes for mothers and children,” Dr. Omo-Ojo said.

She also commended Safer Hands Health Initiative for sustaining the Maternal Health
Conference as a platform for thought leadership, policy engagement, and multi-sector
collaboration.

The 6th Maternal Health Conference is supported by leading organisations including Health
Strategy and Delivery Foundation, Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Hacey Health
Initiative, MDoc, HIGC Health Consultants, and other strategic partners.

The event will feature panel discussions, expert presentations, and interactive sessions
focused on addressing maternal health challenges, showcasing scalable solutions,
strengthening partnerships, and driving actionable commitments.

For media inquiries, partnerships, or participation details, please contact:
Dr. Oluwakemisola Agoyi

Program Manager, Safer Hands Health Initiative (08152915038)

Dr. Habeeb Moshood
Project Lead, HCA Consults (07046492036)