The National Primary Health Care Development Agency says an average of 145 women of childbearing age die daily as a result of pregnancy and childbirth related complications.
Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina disclosed this at a 2-day engagement meeting on vaccination and maternal and child health with stakeholders from Northern states of the country.
He said 2,300 children under the age of five fail to reach their fifth birthday daily due to preventable diseases predominantly from the Northern Nigeria.
While noting the need to change the narrative, Dr. Aina said there is need to ensure that every woman has access to antenatal care, and every pregnancy is delivered by trained and skilled midwives.
He equally called for measures to see that every child completes their routine immunisation and get vaccinated according to the national schedule.
The NPHCDA’s Boss said further stressed the need for equitable access to services, and building trust between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.