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Nigeria Invests N2.9 Billion to Combat Maternal Mortality

9/11/2025

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The Nigerian Federal Government is distributing maternal and child health commodities worth N2.9 billion to 10 states to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.
The initiative includes training for health workers and upgrades to 1,936 primary healthcare facilities to improve service delivery.
Bauchi State offers free antenatal care and essential drugs for pregnant women and children under five.
The International Society of Media in Public Health is partnering with health journalists in Lagos to promote awareness on maternal mortality.
Nigeria's maternal mortality rate stands at 576 per 100,000 live births, necessitating immediate action.

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The Nigerian Federal Government is distributing maternal and child health commodities worth N2.9 billion to 10 states to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.
The initiative includes training for health workers and upgrades to 1,936 primary healthcare facilities to improve service delivery.
Bauchi State offers free antenatal care and essential drugs for pregnant women and children under five.
The International Society of Media in Public Health is partnering with health journalists in Lagos to promote awareness on maternal mortality.
Nigeria's maternal mortality rate stands at 576 per 100,000 live births, necessitating immediate action.