The commissioner of health and social welfare of the state of Bauchi, Sani Mohammed Dambam, has declared that the issue of maternal health and mortality cannot be emphasized, considering its role in family health.
The commissioner made the statement on Friday while talking in an integral emergency obstetrics of a day and attention to the newborn (CEMEMC), a health facilities assessment meeting and a Boq report dissemination meeting held in Bauchi.
The meeting was organized by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Coordination of Coordination of the Sector (SWAP) in the health sector in Nigeria and the Johns Hopkins program for international education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGIE).
Represented by the Executive President of the State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Sambo Mohammed Alkali, the commissioner regretted that “we have one of the worst indices worldwide and, especially in the country, where it is not harps to contribute, the highest background. So, with that, I think.
However, he expressed his optimism that “God is willing, this time, the country will do so, correct. Things will change positively. For a long time, this part of the health system has been insufficient.”
According to him, “but, I think with this intervention, we hope to see the light at the end of time. Yes, all the hands must be covered. We are proud. And if I can say, I am very happy and anxiously waiting, see the Kickstart of this laudable project and I am sure that with a soft coordination and representative of the federal government and our couples here, it will be a good idea.”
The commissioner added that: “At the state level, all hands are on deck to guarantee the total support of the update of this important project. Therefore, it will be a wonderful moment here.”
Sani Mohammed Dambam emphasized that “I want us to have a wonderful session, all deliberations will pay carefully and listen to the presentation they are going to do, and from that, I know that many discussions will appear and it will be clearer for all of us.”
He concluded: “Especially, at least that level to know where and what to support this project. So, once again, I essentially appreciate everyone on board.”
In his comments, a representative of the National Coordinator SWAP, Dr. Ashiru Adamu Abubakar, emphasized the importance of the meeting, which aimed to update the participants with the current position of the situation.
He stressed that the National Coordination Swap office is doing everything possible to reduce the maternal mortality rate throughout the country by ensuring that correct medical measures are taken to provide treatment to pregnant women.
He also praised the Ministry of Health of the State by the effective coordination of the CEMEMC, urging an exhaustive study of the disseminated report for an effective and efficient services.
Also speaking, a representative of Jhpiego, Jennifer Don-UK, expressed his gratitude to the state government for the association with the organization to reduce maternal mortality in the state.
She assured that Jhpiego will continue to support the State in the improvement of family and children's health, since it will be part of the dissemination of the report during the meeting and subsequent sessions.
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