19/07/2026
*RHESUS DISEASE: THE SILENT THREAT TO MOTHERS & BABIES*
Here are 10 facts I bet you don’t know about rhesus disease.
1. Rhesus disease is one of the leading cause of miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal deaths in Nigeria and across Africa.
2. 1 in 10 women in Nigeria are Rh-negative, yet over 80% do not know their Rhesus status.
3. Without early intervention, Rh disease can lead to severe anemia, brain damage, or hydrops in the unborn baby.
4. Rhesus disease is a threat to women and children but women and the society don’t see it as such .
5. Neonatal jaundice and kernicterus from Rh disease account for thousands of preventable newborn deaths yearly.
6. 1 injection — the Anti-D immunoglobulin within 72 hours — can prevent Rh disease in 99% of cases.
7. Early awareness saves lives like this webinar : Knowing your Rhesus status at first ANC visit is the first step, ask and keep the result safe for future reference , also know your blood group off hand .
8. myths and silence keeps women from testing until it’s too late.
9. Testing is simple, affordable, and routine — yet it’s missing in many primary health centers.
10. LOK NATAL CARE is committed to Scale testing + education + access to Anti-D through our partnership with our partners equating to Fewer losses, more healthy babies.
Today by 3pm we go live to create awareness to over 1000 women in our community on rhesus disease, its effect and solutions as well as offer support.
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