Governor of Sokoto State Ahmed Aliyu
The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to introduce free delivery kits for women giving birth in public health facilities across the state as part of renewed efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar, disclosed this on Monday at the dissemination of the Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care assessment report in Sokoto.
Abubakar said the government would also provide solar lighting for labour rooms and maternity units while strengthening antenatal care services to address challenges contributing to maternal and infant deaths.
He said the state had recorded progress in some key health indicators, including improved immunisation coverage and a gradual decline in maternal and child mortality, but acknowledged that more needed to be done.
