TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).
Dr. Abubakar Labaran, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, has revealed that only 30% of women in the state deliver in hospitals, which is a significant factor contributing to the high maternal mortality rate.
The statement was made while receiving the report of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) workshop from Pharm. Aminu Bashir, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The five-day workshop, recently concluded, focused on strategies to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria, with Kano being identified as the most affected state, covering 18 out of the 172 priority local government areas nationwide.
Dr. Labaran highlighted that a major challenge is the low hospital delivery rate, stressing that this contributes significantly to maternal deaths. He urged pregnant women to prioritize healthcare services and assured that the government is working to improve health facilities to achieve universal health coverage.
The commissioner further mentioned the state government's commitment to addressing maternal and newborn mortality, citing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s initiatives, such as free maternity services, the distribution of newborn welcome packages, and free caesarean section services for women with pregnancy complications.
Dr. Labaran also addressed issues like zero-dose immunization gaps and the inherited diphtheria burden, which pose challenges to maternal health in the state. He emphasized that the MAMII project has provided valuable insights for investigating the root causes of maternal and newborn mortality.
To achieve lasting improvements, Dr. Labaran called for collaboration with relevant ministries and agencies to enhance access to healthcare facilities, particularly by improving road access for pregnant women. He assured that the ministry would study and implement the MAMII workshop's recommendations with the help of development partners.
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