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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has launched a strategic plan to tackle the high rate of maternal and child deaths in Kebbi State.<\/p>\n

The initiative was unveiled during a five-day workshop on the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, MAMII, held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, who represented the Federal Ministry of Health, revealed that Kebbi State currently has the highest maternal mortality rate in Nigeria, with 11 local government areas listed as high-priority. These include Fakai, Suru, Argungu, Augie, Sakaba, Shanga, Koko\/Besse, Bagudo, Arewa, Dandi, and Danko Wasagu.<\/p>\n

She noted that Nigeria ranks third globally in maternal mortality, with Kebbi contributing significantly to this troubling statistic.<\/p>\n

The workshop brought together over 110 participants, including representatives from government agencies, NGOs, health institutions, traditional and religious leaders, and the media. The aim was to develop a localized action plan for reducing maternal and neonatal deaths in the state.<\/p>\n

Governor Nasir Idris, represented by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Yunusa Ismail, restated the state government\u2019s commitment to supporting the federal government\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n

One of the participants, Nasiru Fakai, described the initiative as timely, saying it offers Kebbi State a critical opportunity to reverse its alarming maternal and child mortality trends.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has launched a strategic plan to tackle the high rate of maternal and child deaths in Kebbi State. The initiative was unveiled during a five-day workshop on the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative, MAMII, held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. 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