Grace Ebun Delano | |
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Born | 13 November 1935 Kaduna |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Nurse |
Known for | Work in Reproductive Health in Nigeria |
Grace Ebun Delano (born 13 November 1935, in Kaduna) is a nurse and midwife who has played a key role in pioneering family planning and reproductive health services in Nigeria. She co-founded the Association for Reproductive and Family Health of which she was director for many years, has acted as consultant for many different organisations across Africa, and has written and co-authored numerous books and articles on women's health and related topics. In 1993, she was given the World Health Organization Sasakawa Award for her work in health development.