Saadatu N Bamalli

Sa’adatu Bamalli is an Economics research student at Coventry University, currently finalising her thesis titled “Demand for Maternal Healthcare in Nigeria.” Her academic background spans a BSc in Accounting and Finance, an MSc in International Human Resource Management, and an MBA in General Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Drawing on field experience from immunisation programs in Northern Nigeria, her research explores the socio-cultural determinants of maternal healthcare utilisation. She emphasises the role of husbands as key decision-makers, particularly in Northern Nigeria, where maternal health outcomes are poorest. Her work advocates for gender-inclusive strategies to improve healthcare access.