3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap

Vanguard News | 22-08-2026 08:37am |

The article discusses the challenge of missing birth registrations in Nigeria, with an estimated 3.5 million births unregistered. Experts suggest that hospitals can help close this gap by registering births at the point of delivery. The piece highlights a father's experience in registering his newborn at a hospital, emphasizing the importance of birth registration for legal recognition and access to services.

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