Kano's Maternal Mortality Rate Drops to 570 Deaths

Maternal mortality in Kano State has significantly decreased from 1,025 to 570 deaths per 100,000 live births, as reported by Prof. Salisu Ibrahim, Director of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board.

This announcement was made during a virtual commissioning of the revitalized Gadon Gaya Primary Health Care Centre, which is part of a broader initiative supported by the World Bank to enhance primary healthcare delivery across the state. The event was attended by representatives of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Prof. Ibrahim attributed the improvement in maternal health indicators to coordinated interventions from the state government, federal government, and development partners.

The revitalization program includes 187 primary healthcare centers and aims to strengthen the health system, improve immunization coverage, and reduce the number of zero-dose children. Dr.

Nura Ganduj emphasized the commitment of the federal government and World Bank to sustain investments in primary healthcare infrastructure to expand access to services for vulnerable populations.