Kano State Intensifies Efforts to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Mortality – Dr. Nagoda

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in the state. Speaking after the inaugural meeting of the Free Maternal Neonatal Child Health Committee, Dr. Nagoda highlighted that addressing maternal and neonatal deaths is one of the administration’s top priorities.

This is contained in a statement Signed by Samira Suleiman, Public Relations Officer,Kano State Hospitals Management Board on Saturday.

Dr. Nagoda noted that the Federal Government’s recent launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) aligns with Kano State’s initiatives to combat the troubling mortality rates. As part of its efforts, the state government has rolled out a free maternity care program for all expectant mothers. This program includes free caesarean sections, free deliveries, and free delivery kits, all provided monthly at state-owned health facilities.

“We are committed to raising awareness, especially in rural communities, about the importance of seeking medical care at hospitals,” Dr. Nagoda stated. “Our services are free, and we are ensuring that the necessary items and resources are consistently available in our facilities.”

The newly inaugurated committee, chaired by Dr. Nagoda, has been tasked with ensuring the effective implementation of these initiatives. Its responsibilities include supervising and tracking supplies to health facilities, monitoring utilization registers, reviewing supervision reports, and addressing any identified weaknesses. The committee will also ensure that delivery kits provided are complete and of the highest standard.

Dr. Nagoda further explained that the committee’s work would focus on curbing delays in intervention, enhancing patient satisfaction, and improving the reporting system to achieve significant reductions in maternal and neonatal mortality rates. The theme guiding the committee’s work is “Safe and Respectful Motherhood.”

The committee includes key stakeholders, such as directors from the Hospitals Management Board and the Primary Health Care Management Board, senior specialists in obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatrics, as well as logistics and finance officers. Dr. Nagoda urged all members to perform their duties diligently and with integrity, adding that the committee is set to conduct its first major supervision visit in the coming days.

This initiative represents a significant step toward improving maternal and child health outcomes in Kano State.