Hajia Fatima Bago. Photo: Niger State Govt

The First Lady of Niger State Hajia Fatima Bago has disclosed that needless deaths of mothers and babies can be prevented through regular visits to healthcare facilities.

Mrs Bago gave the advice during the flag-off of the 2026 first round June/July Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week which held in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State in collaboration with Development Partners and funded by the United States government.

She affirmed that with the government’s establishment of quality healthcare facilities, more women and children were accessing healthcare facilities across the state.

“Healthcare is a shared responsibility.