9 d. ago Adamawa govt commends family planning advocacy group, promises more support

Tribune Online Adamawa govt commends family planning advocacy group, promises more support She said the government of Adamawa State has been very proactive in healthcare, particularly in reducing maternal mortality. Adamawa govt commends family planning advocacy group, promises more support Tribune Online

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1 week ago Bauchi govt approves postponement of 2025 Sallah Durbar festival

Tribune Online Bauchi govt approves postponement of 2025 Sallah Durbar festival The Bauchi State Government, on Friday, acknowledged the Bauchi Emirate Council’s Committee on Sallah Durbar’s decision to postpone this year’s much-anticipated Durbar Festival. Bauchi govt approves postponement of 2025 Sallah Durbar festival Tribune Online

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1 week ago Bauchi govt. reacts to arrest of State Accountant General by EFCC

From Paul Orude Bauchi The Bauchi State Government says it received with surprise the news of the arrest of the Accountant General of the State by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) .   Sirajo Jaja was in Abuja Wednesday March 19 while carrying out his statutory duty of attending the Federation Account Allocation […] The post Bauchi govt. reacts to arrest of State Accountant General by EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Arrest, detention of Accountant General politically motivated — Bauchi govt

Tribune Online Arrest, detention of Accountant General politically motivated — Bauchi govt Bauchi State Government has described the recent arrest of its Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja as nothing but a politically motivated attempt to malign it and shut opposition voice. Arrest, detention of Accountant General politically motivated — Bauchi govt Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ramadan: Bauchi Govt Empowers Over 500 Orphans, Vulnerable Children

To uplift and improve the well-being of orphans and vulnerable children in this Holy Month of Ramadan, the Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) has distributed foodstuffs and clothing materials to about 501 vulnerable children. LEADERSHIP reports that the beneficiaries were drawn from the 20 local government areas of the state. They were […]

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2 w. ago Ogun unveils initiative to cut maternal, newborn mortality  

The Ogun State Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality, following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. The initiative, tagged the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative, is the brainchild of the Sector-Wide Approach Office of the Read More

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2 w. ago Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction

Tribune Online Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction The Ogun State Government has launched a strategic initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt inaugurates taskforce on reducing maternal, neonatal mortality rate

Tribune Online Bauchi govt inaugurates taskforce on reducing maternal, neonatal mortality rate …approves N872m as counterpart funding for health basket activities  The Bauchi State Government has constituted and inaugurated a taskforce on maternal and neonatal mortality reduction as part of its efforts to promote safe motherhood in the state. The initiative aims to improve healthcare access and services, particularly for expectant mothers and newborns. The taskforce was […] Bauchi govt inaugurates taskforce on reducing maternal, neonatal mortality rate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Maternal mortality: NKST Health Services Mkar trains health workers on use of anti

… Over 1000 deaths out of every 100,000 live births recorded in Benue From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of measures to reduce maternal deaths resulting from Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH), the NKST Reproductive Health Unit, Mkar, Benue State, has trained Community Health Extension Workers on the use of Non-pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG). NASG […] The post Maternal mortality: NKST Health Services Mkar trains health workers on use of anti-shock garment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Minister Pate lauded for efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality

Tribune Online Minister Pate lauded for efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, has been commended for initiating the move aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Nigeria. Minister Pate lauded for efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal mortality Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kwara Moves To Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate, Trains 25 Medical Personnel

The Kwara State government has organised special training programme for 25 medical personnel on comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care (CEMONC) to aid the safety of mother and child during childbirth. LEADERSHIP reports that the training programme was geared towards reducing maternal mortality rate in the state. At the flagg-off of the 14- day training […]

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2 w. ago NGO Enrols 50 Pregnant Women Into Kaduna Health Insurance Scheme

As part of its activities to reduce maternal mortality, a non-governmental organisation, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), has launched the enrollment of 50 pregnant women into the Kaduna State Health Insurance Scheme. The Public Healthcare Finance Team Lead Kaduna, CHAI, Funsho Lewu during the enrollment on Monday said that it is an abomination for […]

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3 w. ago Minister seeks collaboration to reduce maternal, newborn mortality

Tribune Online Minister seeks collaboration to reduce maternal, newborn mortality He maintained that no level of government could handle the issue alone, hence, the need for joint effort in reducing mother's, child deaths. Minister seeks collaboration to reduce maternal, newborn mortality Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Federal government converts Gombe hospital into medical centre

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has taken over the state-owned General Hospital in Kumo, Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre. Governor Inuwa Yahaya had formally requested the takeover, citing poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeast and other health challenges in Gombe State. In a statement issued by […] The post Federal government converts Gombe hospital into medical centre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition

Tribune Online Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition A few weeks after the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) declared that Bauchi State has the highest burden of U-5 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Nutrition Corners and gardens have been reintroduced in fifty Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in ten LGAs of the state. Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition Tribune Online

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