The Federal Government has taken a significant step to improve maternal medical care in the country with the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the northern central zone.
This initiative is part of the renewed agenda of hope and the renewal investment initiative of the health sector of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako emphasized the importance of midwives in the reversal of the poor maternal and child health indices.
He pointed out that the country represents approximately 20% of world maternal deaths, with approximately 1047 maternal deaths per 100,000 living births.
The minister praised the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her commitment to improve maternal medical care through her renewed hope initiative.
He expressed gratitude for the approach of the initiative in the health and well -being of the Nigerians, particularly in the areas of maternal and infant health.
Distributed kits are expected to strengthen the capacity of midwives and advance the objectives of sustainable development.
The initiative is aligned with the key deliverables of the Ministry, including the reduction of the maternal mortality rate by 20% and a mortality below 5 by 15% by 2027.
Salako charged the beneficiaries to use the kits in a responsible and in line with their commitment to the promise of Florence Nightingale.
He averaged the continuous support of the Ministry to the midwives and expressed his appreciation for the associations that made the initiative possible.
“The event was an important step forward in the efforts of the FG to improve maternal medical care and achieve universal health coverage by 2030.
“The Ministry undertakes to provide quality health services to all Nigerian, particularly vulnerable populations, as pregnant women and children.
“The distribution of professional kits is also expected to improve the skills and knowledge of midwives, allowing them to provide better care to patients.
“Kits contain essential equipment and supplies, including stethoscopes, blood pressure machines and supply kits.
“The FG has demonstrated its commitment to address the challenges facing the health sector, and this initiative is a testimony of that commitment.
“As the FG continues to work to achieve universal health coverage, initiatives such as this will play a crucial role to ensure that all Nigerians have access to quality health services.
“The Ministry will continue working with partners and interested parties to guarantee the success of this initiative and improve the results of medical care for all Nigerians,” he said.
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