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Haihuwa Lafiya: Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip at a Time

Elijah Akoji

November 15, 2022 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

The Maternal and Neonatal Emergency Transport Scheme helps to increase access to healthcare services for women and newborns in rural areas through its informal transport/ambulance service. There are currently 2,500 registered drivers with the program willing to transport those in need of care and they serve about 70-90 women in labor each month.

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How Jigawa is transforming its Primary Healthcare with BHCPF

Elijah Akoji

September 24, 2022 |

International Centre for Investigative Reporting |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

Basic Health Care Provision Funds allows states that qualify to provide their residents access to quality healthcare. The funds allow states to provide healthcare centers with access to free medicine and treatment. This access to free drugs and treatment along with the deployment of midwives and community healthcare workers has helped to reduce the rates of both maternal and child mortality.

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