The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that all Nigerian women in need will now have access to free Cesarean sections (CS).
The announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, on day 2 of the Joint Annual Review (JAR) conference.
“This initiative is part of the new Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project,” Prof. Pate said, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving maternal and neonatal health in Nigeria.
The statement, which was uploaded on the official X account of the Presidential Media Team on Thursday, November 7, noted that Nigeria continues to face significant health challenges, with maternal mortality at 512 deaths per 100,000 live births and neonatal mortality at 41 deaths per 1,000 live births.
The country also has a low uptake of essential health services.
MAMII aims to reduce these rates by improving access to quality healthcare, strengthening primary healthcare (PHC) services, and fostering greater community engagement in healthcare initiatives.
