The Director- General of The Delta State Contributory Health Commission DSCHC has called for a greater attention to maternal and child health to reduce the rate of deads as the world marks World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”
In an interaction with Newsmen markng the global health event, the DG emphasized the critical need to prioritize maternal and newborn health in policy and practice. Exposing the alarming global statistics that highlights the urgency of the issue, Dr. Akpoveta noted that nearly 300,000 women die each year from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. He also observed that more than two million babies die within their first month of life while another two million are stillborn.
The Medical Practitioner emphasized that these tragedies could be prevented by timely, quality healthcare interventions. He emphasized the importance of comprehensive maternal care, not just during labour and delivery, but throughout the entire pregnancy period and beyond.
He said that the health system must be equipped to manage a wide range of challenges, including obstetric emergencies, and access to family planning services.
Highlighting the state’s commitment to arrest the ugly trend, the Director-General stressed that the Delta State Government, through its MORE Agenda, has allocated 1.6 billion Naira to support the Commission’s maternal and child health programs which is targeted at ensuring that all pregnant women and children under five both resident and indigene across the state have unrestricted access to quality healthcare services.
He reiterated the Commission’s emphasizes on building a stronger, more inclusive healthcare system that supports women and families at every stage of life.
The DG called on all stakeholders to act decisively and collaboratively to secure healthier beginnings and brighter futures for mothers and children, as World Health Day shines a global spotlight on health equity and wellness.
The Director- General of The Delta State Contributory Health Commission DSCHC has called for a greater attention to maternal and child health to reduce the rate of deads as the world marks World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”
In an interaction with Newsmen markng the global health event, the DG emphasized the critical need to prioritize maternal and newborn health in policy and practice. Exposing the alarming global statistics that highlights the urgency of the issue, Dr. Akpoveta noted that nearly 300,000 women die each year from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. He also observed that more than two million babies die within their first month of life while another two million are stillborn.
The Medical Practitioner emphasized that these tragedies could be prevented by timely, quality healthcare interventions. He emphasized the importance of comprehensive maternal care, not just during labour and delivery, but throughout the entire pregnancy period and beyond.
He said that the health system must be equipped to manage a wide range of challenges, including obstetric emergencies, and access to family planning services.
Highlighting the state’s commitment to arrest the ugly trend, the Director-General stressed that the Delta State Government, through its MORE Agenda, has allocated 1.6 billion Naira to support the Commission’s maternal and child health programs which is targeted at ensuring that all pregnant women and children under five both resident and indigene across the state have unrestricted access to quality healthcare services.
He reiterated the Commission’s emphasizes on building a stronger, more inclusive healthcare system that supports women and families at every stage of life.
The DG called on all stakeholders to act decisively and collaboratively to secure healthier beginnings and brighter futures for mothers and children, as World Health Day shines a global spotlight on health equity and wellness.
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