Health

The National Health Insurance Authority reported that 90,000 women have benefited from its emergency obstetric care program over the past 18 months, aimed at preventing maternal deaths due to financial barriers in accessing treatment during childbirth complications.

The NHIA, led by Dr Kelechi Ohiri, reported that 90,000 women have benefited from an emergency obstetric care scheme aimed at improving access to maternal healthcare. The initiative addresses financial barriers that delay treatment during childbirth complications.

Dr Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority, emphasized the need for health reforms to yield measurable improvements in Nigerians' lives at the 2026 Future of Health Conference. He highlighted successful initiatives in emergency childbirth care.