Daily Report From NPHCDA: 2,300 Nigerian Children And 145 Women Die Each Day

Daily Report From NPHCDA: 2,300 Nigerian Children And 145 Women Die Each Day....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, has highlighted the alarming rates of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria, stating that too many women continue to die from pregnancy-related complications and that a significant number of children do not survive past their fifth birthday due to preventable diseases……..CONTINUE READING 

Dr. Aina made these remarks during a two-day engagement meeting on vaccination, maternal, and child health with religious leaders from northern Nigeria in Abuja. This event was organized by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, with support from the NPHCDA.

He revealed that Nigeria is currently facing an ongoing public health crisis, with 70 reported cases of circulating variant poliovirus Type 2 across 46 local government areas in 14 northern states. “Every day, Nigeria loses approximately 2,300 children under five and 145 women of childbearing age, with most of these deaths occurring in the northern region,” Aina stated.

The NPHCDA Director emphasized the urgent need for improved healthcare access, advocating for comprehensive antenatal care for all women, skilled midwifery during childbirth, and complete immunization for every child according to the national schedule. “We must work collaboratively to ensure that no mother or child is left behind,” he urged.

He called upon religious leaders to renew their commitment to community health, stressing the importance of dismantling barriers to healthcare access and fostering trust between healthcare providers and the communities they serve. “Our collective efforts can foster an environment where every Nigerian child is immunized and every mother receives the necessary care,” he asserted.

Dr. Aina expressed gratitude to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and Most Reverend Daniel Okoh for their continuous efforts in mobilizing traditional and religious leaders to support immunization and primary healthcare initiatives.

In a goodwill message, the Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Walter Mulombo, emphasized that partnerships are crucial for achieving universal health coverage. He remarked, “This partnership aligns with Nigeria’s health policy and represents a whole-of-society approach aimed at equitable health distribution across communities.”

The Sultan of Sokoto, HRH Sa’ad Abubakar, reinforced the need for religious leaders to promote health, development, and security in Nigeria. He noted that the Sultan Foundation has made significant strides in health, education, and economic empowerment through collaboration with organizations like UNICEF and the Bill Gates Foundation, showcasing the potential for collective impact in addressing these critical issues.