Nigerian govt launches incentives for maternal, newborn healthcare

Summary

The federal government has introduced new incentives to increase the use of maternal and newborn health services and reduce related deaths in Nigeria.

Highlights

• The incentives were launched by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII).
• The health ministry said the measures are meant to remove barriers that keep women and newborns from getting timely, high-quality care.
• Health Minister Muhammad Pate said MAMII is designed to address both supply and demand gaps in maternal healthcare.
• Pate said the initiative includes stronger primary healthcare facilities, more health workers, essential commodities and improved affordability of services.
• The ministry said the incentives are meant to encourage antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and other essential services.