As the World Health Organization (WHO) marks World Health Day 2025 with the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” global wellness and direct-selling company QNET has reaffirmed its commitment to maternal and newborn health through a range of science-driven nutritional and wellness products.
Backed by a mission to tackle preventable deaths in low- and middle-income countries, QNET is leveraging its flagship products, including nutritional supplements like EDG3 Plus and the HomePure Nova water filtration system, to support mothers and infants in underserved communities.
The urgency of QNET’s campaign is underscored by stark statistics: In 2020, an estimated 287,000 women died due to pregnancy and childbirth complications, with 95 percent of these deaths occurring in developing regions, according to WHO. Meanwhile, 2.3 million newborns died within their first 28 days of life in 2022, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all under-five child deaths, UNICEF reports.
These deaths are often linked to preventable causes such as hemorrhages, hypertensive disorders, infections, and complications from preterm birth. Experts emphasize that safe water and adequate nutrition are foundational to prevention, yet millions of women lack consistent access to these essentials.
“The foundation of a healthy society starts with the well-being of mothers and their newborns,” said Biram Fall, Regional General Manager for QNET Sub-Saharan Africa. “At QNET, we are focused on scientifically driven wellness products that support women’s health at this most critical life stage.”
EDG3 Plus, a glutathione-boosting supplement, aims to enhance cellular repair and immune health — both crucial during pregnancy and recovery. Research links low glutathione levels with increased risk of pregnancy complications. Meanwhile, HomePure Nova, a seven-stage water filtration unit, addresses the challenge of unsafe drinking water, a driver of diarrhoeal diseases and maternal-infant health crises, particularly in regions like Nigeria.
The managing director of Transblue Limited, QNET’s Nigerian partner, Akeem Ajisafe, in a press statement, made available to LEADERSHIP, said, “In Nigeria, where maternal mortality stands at a staggering 512 deaths per 100,000 live births, QNET’s products offer an accessible, science-backed complement to traditional healthcare.”
Despite interventions from governments and NGOs, Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world to give birth. QNET’s initiative reflects a growing belief in market-based solutions to public health challenges, especially where traditional systems fall short.
Through its grassroots distribution model and advocacy, QNET supports the broader objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, offering a private-sector example of how corporate involvement can bridge public health gaps in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.
