In a bid to highlight the importance of maternal, newborn, and child health, the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, alongside the Yomola Goodwill Foundation (NGO), organized a road walk to mark the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNBCH) Week.
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The UNICEF has said that introducing Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women will reduce maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says the lack of a robust Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system is a major contributor to maternal and child mortality rates.
The Kano State government says it is targeting a total of 400,000 pregnant women and 2.8 million children for free medical healthcare services during the annual Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) week.