Nigerian Government to Improve Neonatal Care and Family Planning, Health Survey Reveals Gaps

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Health, plans evidence-based interventions to enhance health outcomes, focusing on neonatal care and family planning following the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The survey revealed progress in key health indicators such as a decline in total fertility rate and increased access to family planning services.

However, challenges persist in maternal and child health, with gaps in antenatal coverage, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care. The government aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates through initiatives like the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Action Plan 2025-2029.