By Longtong Ibrahim
Kano state government in North Western Nigeria has reiterated commitment towards prioritizing the health of women in order to reduce maternal and child mortality in the state.
According to the State’s Ministry of Health, the state has increased its annual budgetary allocation for Maternal and Child Health Services from N20 million in 2015 to N100 million in 2022.
The Health Commissioner, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, made this known at a news conference to commemorate the 2022 National Safe Motherhood Day, with the theme: “Access to Quality Maternal Care, a Right for Every Pregnant Woman”.
Tsanyawa added that the state also invested in training of 1,130 female community volunteers to strengthen its commitment to women’s health, while 220 focal persons had community engagements to promote Maternal and Child Health services.
He noted that, with the increased commitment of the state to improving the health sector, it has received high recognition, which translated into awards, such as the Best Performing State in Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response in Nigeria.
