The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, introduced that Cesarean sections will now be supplied freed from cost to all Nigerian ladies in want.
The announcement was made in Abuja on Thursday on the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII), in the course of the ongoing Joint Annual Review (JAR) of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) for well being.
Prof. Pate defined that the initiative, a part of the brand new Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) undertaking, ” Under the initiative, cesarean sections and important maternal care can be supplied freed from cost to eligible ladies throughout the nation.
“The new policy is designed to ensure that women who need C-sections—either due to complications or as part of planned deliveries—can access the procedure without financial obstacles.”
“The initiatives may also handle Nigeria’s excessive maternal and neonatal mortality charges by enhancing entry to high quality healthcare, enhancing main well being care (PHC) providers, and growing group engagement, “he defined.
Addressing excessive mortality charges by way of group engagement
Pate emphasised that the initiative targets Nigeria’s excessive maternal and neonatal mortality charges, at present standing at 512 deaths per 100,000 stay births and 41 deaths per 1,000 stay births, respectively, together with a low uptake of important well being providers.
“The Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative would primarily give attention to native authorities areas reporting over 50 % of maternal deaths, as many ladies face boundaries equivalent to lack of understanding, spousal consent, and monetary challenges.
“The initiative, supported by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), aims to make life-saving procedures like cesarean sections accessible to women in need without the burden of cost,” he stated.
International and native help for MAMII
Walter Mulombo, the World Health Organization (WHO) nation consultant in Nigeria, praised the initiative, underscoring the significance of efficient implementation.
“No woman should lose her life simply because she can’t afford a C-section. If implemented right, this initiative will deliver. We’re here to support every step of the way,” Mulombo said.
Dr. Adaeze Oreh, Commissioner for Health in Rivers State, recommended Prof. Pate’s strategy, calling it a significant step towards Nigeria’s maternal well being objectives and advancing common healthcare protection. She highlighted that the success of MAMII depends on the lively involvement of communities, healthcare suppliers, and authorities businesses.
Charting a path for well being sector reform
The three-day Joint Annual Review occasion, the place MAMII was launched, may also set priorities for the following part of Nigeria’s well being sector reforms.
Leaders and stakeholders will discover options to ongoing challenges within the healthcare system, aiming to foster accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable progress.
