Reimagine means more than changing our mindset. It means demanding accountability from the systems and leaders responsible for ocean protection. #WorldOceansDay #BluePlanet #MarineProtection CTA: Drive to worldoceanday.org for further reading and action resources

Here is the problem: the global commitment to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 exists. World leaders signed on. But commitments without enforcement are just words. MPAs only work when they are properly resourced, regulated, and respected.

The 2026 action theme focuses on Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). MPAs are designated ocean zones where extractive activity like commercial fishing and drilling is heavily restricted, giving ecosystems room to recover and biodiversity room to survive.

The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth's surface. It produces more than half of the oxygen we breathe. It absorbs 25 to 30% of global carbon dioxide emissions. It supports the livelihoods of over 3 billion people. And we still treat it like it is far away from us.

Today is #WorldOceansDay and this year's theme is a challenge: REIMAGINE. Not just how we talk about the ocean. How we relate to it. A thread on why that shift matters, and what it demands from all of us.

Antenatal Care coverage in Nigeria is at 63%. But only 46% of births happen with a skilled health worker present. Something is happening between the clinic and the delivery room. What has stopped women in your community from delivering in a health facility? 👇 #MaternalMonday

When a skilled attendant is present at delivery, fewer mothers die. Fewer babies die. Building that reality means fixing cost, distance, trust, and dignity in our health systems. Who catches the baby matters. Every time. #MaternalMonday #SkilledBirthAttendance #DevComs

MYTH: ANC is enough. FACT: ANC prepares you for a safer pregnancy. Skilled birth attendance protects you during delivery. You need both. One does not replace the other ANC: Antenatal Care

MYTH: Women who deliver at home don't care about safety. FACT: Most made that choice because of cost, distance, past trauma, or distrust built over years. That is a system failure. Not a personal one.

MYTH: TBAs provide the same level of care. FACT: TBAs play a valued role in communities. But skilled birth attendance requires clinical training and the ability to manage or refer obstetric emergencies. That is a different skill set. TBA: Traditional Birth Attendant

MYTH: If the pregnancy was normal, you don't need a skilled attendant. FACT: Most complications appear during labor, not before it. Hemorrhage. Eclampsia. Obstructed labor. They develop fast. A skilled attendant is trained to act in time.

MYTH: "Skilled birth attendance" just means delivering in a hospital. FACT: It means being attended by a trained doctor, nurse, or midwife who can monitor labor and manage complications. The facility matters less than the hands.

Who catches the baby matters. 63% of pregnant women in Nigeria attend ANC. But only 46% deliver with a skilled birth attendant. That gap is costing lives. Let's talk about what skilled birth attendance actually means, and what it doesn't. 🧵

Maternal Monday!

Welcome to June! A new month means new opportunities, fresh goals, and another chance to make a positive impact. Here's to growth, success, and meaningful connections in the weeks ahead. #HappyNewMonth #WelcomeJune #DevComsNetwork

The first AfriSci Lab Report is here. Maize yields down 20%. Drought-proof sorghum genetics mapped. HIV clinics screening for diabetes. 11 gigatons CO2 sequestration possible by 2050. Four stories. One week. #AfricanScience #ClimateResilience #TheAfriSciLab #DevComs

Pregnancy nutrition is about balance, not fear. When in doubt, focus on variety, hygiene, and moderation, and speak with a healthcare professional for personalized advice. #PregnancyNutrition #MaternalHealth #HealthEducation #MaternalMonday

Myth 5: “You should avoid all seafood.” Truth: Not all seafood is bad. Low-mercury fish like sardines and salmon are actually beneficial. Avoid only high-mercury fish like shark or swordfish.

Myth 4: “Spicy food can harm the baby.” Truth: Spicy food is generally safe. It may cause heartburn or discomfort for the mother, but it does not harm the baby.

Myth 3: “Cravings tell you what your baby needs.” Truth: Cravings are not a nutritional signal from the baby. They are influenced by hormones, taste changes, and sometimes emotional or cultural factors.