The World Health Organisation (WHO) says efforts are being made to tackle maternal mortality in most states of the north-central part of Nigeria, including Niger state, insecurity being the major challenge for the organisation has put the efforts of the organisation in uncertainty.
The organization says many children in the region are not getting regular immunizations. This is because most states in the zone face ongoing security problems.
Dr Asma’i Zeenat Kabir, the WHO Zone Coordinator for North Central, made this announcement on the occasion of World Health Day 2023 and the 75th anniversary of the organisation held in Minna, the state capital of Niger.
She said issues of reproductive, maternal and child-related problems were still a serious challenge. One that most states in the North Central zone of the country face on a daily basis. She further stated that there was a need for more commitment to boost the existing healthcare opportunities.
Zeenat said a lot of progress had been recorded in the seven decades. Especially in terms of the protection of people from diseases and destruction. This also includes the eradication of smallpox. furthermore, the lives of millions of children had been saved through childhood immunization. This has helped with the decline in child mortality rates, among others.
Earlier, the Niger State Commissioner for Health, Dr Mohammed Mohammed Makusidi, said Niger State Government had improved in the area of primary healthcare. In the last eight years, they have built more conducive primary healthcare facilities. They are also steadily improving in the goal to achieve service delivery that is available to all.
cc: Daily Trust Ng
