Pulmonary embolism, one of the world’s least recognised but leading causes of maternal deaths, is drawing new attention in Nigeria amid fresh efforts to cut maternal deaths.
Health experts warn that many maternal deaths occur in women wrongly considered low-risk, with pulmonary embolism often missed until it is too late.
“Behind every maternal death is a name, a face, and a dream cut short,” said Odofin James Taiye, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. “Pulmonary embolism is a silent killer that is too often missed. If we can teach one woman or one doctor to recognise the signs, we will save a life.”