Happy to be with World pulse Sisters

Hello World Pulse Sisters,

My name is Esther Aduramo, and I’m honored to be part of this inspiring community of women changemakers.

I am a Nigerian neonatal nurse, maternal-child health advocate, and PhD researcher currently based in the UK. With over a decade of hands-on experience in under-resourced Nigerian hospitals, I have witnessed the heartbreaking loss of too many newborns, especially preterm infants, due to avoidable gaps in care, equipment, and training.

A recent BBC News report (2024) revealed that Nigeria has become the most dangerous place in the world to give birth, contributing about one in four of all maternal deaths globally. The report highlights that while the world has made progress, maternal mortality in Nigeria remains stubbornly high due to systemic issues like poor access to care, underfunding, and lack of skilled personnel. This reinforces the urgency of my work and the need for immediate, strategic interventions.

I have also lost some friends, colleagues, sisters, neighbors, and church members to death around the time they were giving birth.

These painful experiences ignited my passion to lead change. My current PhD research focuses on strengthening health systems in Nigeria through family-centered developmental care and hospital-based exclusive breastfeeding support, starting within the first hour of birth. I’m working to equip neonatal units with the resources, staff training, and infrastructure needed to give fragile newborns a fighting chance.

I am still trusting God for a grant to be able to do this successfully. So, I will be grateful if anyone here can signpost me to donors that would be willing to sponsor my project.

In addition, I’m advocating for change after a heartbreaking real-life incident involving the death of a premature baby in a rural hospital due to lack of basic care and staff support. It’s stories like this that push me to speak out, build awareness, and drive policy change.

I’m also writing a book titled Living in the Supernatural Daily, inspired by the widow’s story in 2 Kings 4. It’s a reflection on faith, obedience, divine provision, and how God uses people as strategic helpers, especially in times of helplessness.

I joined World Pulse because I believe in the power of storytelling and collective voice. I want to share, connect, and learn from fellow women who are also challenging systems, raising their voices, and creating hope where there was once despair.

Thank you for welcoming me. I look forward to sharing more stories, learning from yours, and walking this journey together, stronger, louder, and united.

With love and purpose,

Esther Aduramo

(Nigerian Nurse | PhD Researcher | Maternal-Child Health Advocate)