Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the most feared complications of childbirth and a leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide.

In Nigeria, where health facilities and emergency care are often inadequate, the condition contributes heavily to the country's already high maternal mortality rate.

Health experts describe PPH as excessive bleeding after childbirth, a complication that can turn a moment of joy into a life threatening emergency.

It occurs either within the first 24 hours of delivery, known as primary PPH, or any time up to six weeks after childbirth, known as secondary PPH.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 14 million women experience PPH annually, resulting in about 70,...