The federal government reiterated its commitment to reduce maternal deaths in the country.
Naija News The report said that the Minister of Health and Social Welfare Coordination, Muhammad Ali Patesaid no woman should die from birth complications.
Professor Pate said this in an interview with channel TV on Friday, accusing the lack of funds for maternal death cases.
“The poorest and most vulnerable women and children are the top priority. If women are unable to afford this treatment due to complications, then pregnancy is not a disease, why should women die because she cannot afford a cesarean section? At least, it costs 150,000, which some women’s families may not be able to afford,He said.
Pat stressed that the federal government has put in place policies to address costs affecting pregnant women.
He revealed that there is one in Nigeria Maternal mortality rate The mortality rate of 512 births. He guaranteed the government was committed to solving the problem.
“In the context of this reform the President has carried out through the health department, we have mobilized resources to work with the Health Insurance Agency to ensure that the empanel facilities can be reimbursed and that from basic facilities to systems with comprehensive emergency management or certified specific services, letting women get there at no cost.
“What this means, not the large equipment of the infrastructure, is important, but it does give relief to women and their families.
Over the past few months, we have spent several months designing, planning and resource mobilization. We are in the execution phase and we get the job done. People feel the president’s influence in the health department, and that’s just the beginning because the resources are there.
We believe that by doing so, according to the latest data, maternal mortality rate is 512 per 100,000, which will be further reduced,” he said. He added.
