ASHENEWS reports that religious leaders in Nigeria have been called upon to play a important role in promoting family planning to reduce maternal mortality rates across the country. By Justina Asishana This call was made during the Interfaith pre-conference session of the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja. The theme of the pre-conference, “Strengthening Investments in Faith Leadership, Community, and Health Systems for Improved Family Planning Programming in Nigeria,” underscores the importance of religious leaders in influencing health decisions. Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Health Sector during a plenary session emphasized the significant…
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