By Khalid Doya Idris Bauchi
The Federal Government has selected 11 local government areas in Bauchi State for the implementation of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project. This initiative aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates in the state and other selected states across the country.
Speaking at the activation of the project in Bauchi, State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sani Muhammad Dambam, commended President Bola Tinubu's administration for initiating the project. "MAMII is a laudable initiative aimed at improving maternal and child health across the country," he said.
Dr. Dambam noted that Bauchi State has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality rates, from over 1,500 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2018 to just over 300 per 100,000 live births in 2023. "Despite this progress, our goal is to eliminate maternal deaths entirely," he emphasized.
The MAMII project will complement the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed in strengthening the healthcare system and improving the well-being of the people. Dr. Dambam highlighted the governor's strong commitment to the health sector, allocating above the 15% benchmark of the state's total budget to healthcare and renovating several healthcare facilities.
Hajiya Jummai Inuwa Garba, MAMII Project Officer, outlined the objectives of the workshop, which include providing an overview of the MAMII concept, intervention strategies, and roles and responsibilities of the state. The workshop will also include field visits to communities to identify barriers contributing to maternal and neonatal mortality.
Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, lauded the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, for prioritizing Bauchi in various health programs. He emphasized that the primary goal of the MAMII project is to increase healthcare facility utilization and skilled birth attendance.
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