By Lyop Pam
The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed commitment to implementing initiatives aimed at promoting the health and well-being of citizens.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang made this known during the official launch of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Initiative, known as MAMII Kits, in Fobur, Jos East Local Government Area.
The Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Project, MAMII Kits provides essential supplies for safe childbirth, with the goal of significantly reducing maternal and neonatal deaths across various states.
Speaking at the launch, Governor Mutfwang, represented by Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo described the reactivation of the MAMII Kits programme as a bold step toward changing the narrative around maternal mortality in Plateau State.
He added that the government, was fully committed to supporting the implementation of the initiative and will work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to ensure that MAMll succeeds-not just in design but in impact.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, stated that the era of losing women during childbirth was over.
He urged women to become advocates for antenatal care and called on all health-related agencies to work in synergy towards reducing the burden of maternal and neonatal mortality in the state.
Also speaking, a representative of the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Ayiola Olusola, emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring no woman loses her life due to childbirth complications.
He noted that the commitment informed the development and distribution of the MAMII Kits in the country.
In a remark the representative of MAMII Lead Dr. Iniofon Inyang stated that the initiative aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by 30% while increasing service utilization to 70%.
In a goodwill message, Chairman of Jos East Local Government Area, Mr. Nyam Markus, described the initiative as a welcome development that will significantly reduce the burden of maternal deaths in the LGA.
He pledged to complement government’s efforts in enhancing healthcare delivery in the area.
Earlier, in an address of welcome, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Raymond Juryit represented by Dr. Sydney Mwansat said the MAMII Initiative is designed to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centers, PHCs.
He added that the MAMII Kits will be distributed free of charge to pregnant women in hospitals as part of efforts check maternal mortality.
The event also featured goodwill messages and inauguration of a state MAMII kits ambassadors team.
Edited by Karen keyen
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