OGUN LAUNCHED RURAL MATERNAL HEALTH EMERGENCY TRANSPORT SERVICE
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In an attempt to lower the state’s maternal death rate, the Ogun State government has started a rural maternal health emergency transport service.
The wife of the governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, spoke at the program’s flag-off ceremony, held at the Odeda local government secretariat. She said that the state government is working to lower the number of maternal deaths through a variety of interventions, including hiring more than 200 nurses and midwives for the health system.
She emphasized that all of the measures were taken to guarantee the safe birth of all mothers and children and mentioned that the State government had also purchased over 100 tricycle ambulances and dispersed them throughout the 20 LGAs.
Mrs. Abiodun revealed that every day, about 830 women pass away from pregnancy- and childbirth-related preventable causes. She listed these major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries, along with hemorrhage, infection, high blood pressure, unsafe abortion, and obstructed labor.
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She said, “99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Maternal mortality is higher in women living in rural areas and among poorer communities”.
“Maternal mortality is unacceptably high. About 830 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications around the world every day. It was estimated that in 2015, roughly 303,000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these deaths occurred in low-resource settings, and most could have been prevented.
“Between 1990 and 2015, maternal mortality worldwide dropped by about 44%. Between 2016 and 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals, the target is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births”.
“NDHS 2018: the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Nigeria was estimated to be 512 deaths per 100,000 live births, and in 2019, the MMR was estimated to be over 800 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births with a neonatal mortality rate of 33 per 1000 live births”.
While praising Emergency Response Africa (ERA) and other development partners for their efforts to ensure the survival of women and children in Ogun State, Mrs. Abiodun also mentioned that the project will lower maternal mortality by increasing the number of skilled birth attendants performing births at our primary health care centers, improving antenatal clinic attendance, and utilizing the up and spoke model to provide effective referral services.
Dr. Tomi Coker, the State Commissioner for Health, stated that the project will have a good impact on mothers’ health and well-being and that it marks the start of a new chapter in the state’s efforts to reduce maternal mortality.
She said, “Every woman, regardless of her socio-economic background or location, deserves the right to safe and timely access to healthcare, especially during pregnancy and childbirth”
“We are all aware that maternal mortality remains one of the greatest health challenges we face in Nigeria. The stark reality is that Nigeria accounts for one of the highest numbers of maternal deaths in the world. Too many mothers are lost each year to preventable causes—many of them related to delays in accessing proper medical care during childbirth. These are not just numbers; they represent lives lost, families shattered, and futures forever altered”.
“The Maternal Health Emergency Transport Project we launch today is an ambitious and targeted response to this challenge. It is an important step in our efforts as the Ogun State Government to reduce maternal mortality, born out of the understanding that timely access to healthcare can make the difference between life and death for a pregnant woman facing complications.”
“By providing reliable and swift transportation for pregnant women in emergencies, especially those in rural and under-served areas, we are ensuring that no woman has to face unnecessary delays in receiving the care she needs. The transport is free and 24 hours”.
“We are also working to strengthen our healthcare systems, improve antenatal care, and invest in infrastructure, equipment and training for our health workers in all our flagship PHCs a Ross our 236 Wards. Reducing maternal mortality requires a holistic approach with the community, and we are committed to tackling it from every angle. This initiative will be rolled out in all 236 wards before long”.
In an effort to guarantee that no lady has to incur an unnecessary risk while giving birth, Coker urged all Ogun State residents to utilize the service.
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