Oyo State and FG Collaborate to Tackle Maternal and Newborn Deaths

Oyo State and the Federal Ministry of Health are working together to combat high maternal and newborn mortality rates in four local government areas. The initiative, MAMI, focuses on reducing maternal and neonatal deaths in Nigeria, with Oyo State Health Commission's Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi emphasizing the importance of partnerships to achieve healthier outcomes.

Dr. Muntaqa Sadiq Umar highlighted the need for a collaborative effort to address the alarming mortality rates. The workshop aims to review progress, harmonize efforts, and develop annual operational plans to reduce maternal deaths in Oyo State.