The Federal Government has allocated $1 billion to support 36 states in reducing child and maternal mortality across Nigeria. Dr. Ali Pate, Minister of Health, announced this while unveiling the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII) in Ogun State.
As part of the initiative, 774 healthcare facilities will be upgraded to provide free emergency obstetric care, and states will receive incentive payments based on their healthcare improvements. Key focus areas include maternal education, nutrition, and emergency transport systems.
In Ogun State, the government has increased healthcare funding to 13%, hired 800 health workers, and provided 80 emergency tricycles to address high maternal mortality rates. Stakeholders are urged to adopt data-driven strategies to ensure long-term health improvements.
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