Kebbi Govt Flags Off MNCH Week Round Two to Tackle Maternal and Child Mortality
By Queen Madaki, The Bureau News
Published: December 9, 2025
The Kebbi State Government has officially flagged off the second round of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, reaffirming its commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality across the state.
The MNCH Week is a nationwide initiative designed to deliver high-impact, low-cost health interventions aimed at improving the survival and wellbeing of women and children.
Health Commissioner Calls for Collective Responsibility
Speaking at the launch, the state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yakubu Samaila Augi, emphasized the importance of community participation in saving lives. He noted that every mother and child deserves a healthy start, stressing that the MNCH Week “is not just about service delivery but about building healthier communities.”
He listed the services available throughout the week, including:
- Routine immunization
- Antenatal care services
- Deworming
- Vitamin A supplementation
- Nutrition screening
- Health education for mothers and caregivers
According to him, the Kebbi State Government remains committed to sustaining routine immunization and drastically reducing maternal deaths.
Stakeholders, Partners Mobilize Communities
The Executive Secretary of the Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, represented by Director Nasiru Muhammad Yauri, urged traditional leaders, health workers and partners to ensure no eligible mother or child is left behind.
Partners at the event also reiterated their commitment to the health of women and children. The Kebbi State Coordinator of Helen Keller International, Alhaji Aminu Sarkin Rima, highlighted the significance of adequate nutrition and encouraged pregnant women to consistently visit health facilities.
Other key supporters of the MNCH Week include UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Communities Show Strong Support
Health workers, community leaders and stakeholders turned out in large numbers to support the initiative. Mothers at the venue expressed gratitude for the free services, noting improvements in access, education and awareness.
The Bureau News gathered that MNCH Week remains one of the most important grassroots health interventions in Nigeria News Today, especially in underserved communities.
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