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Free Rides for Expectant Mothers: New Initiative Launched

8/4/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, the Federal and Kwara State Governments have unveiled a vital transportation initiative for pregnant women in labor, part of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII). With five vehicles stationed in each ward, this program promises free rides to healthcare facilities, aiming to significantly lower maternal mortality rates in vulnerable communities.

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In a groundbreaking move, the Federal and Kwara State Governments have unveiled a vital transportation initiative for pregnant women in labor, part of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII). With five vehicles stationed in each ward, this program promises free rides to healthcare facilities, aiming to significantly lower maternal mortality rates in vulnerable communities.