NGO urges improved Kaduna health budget to cut maternal deaths
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- •Nigeria recorded a 50% reduction in maternal deaths in health facilities as of March 2026.
- •The NGO made its call on March 9, 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day.
- •Kaduna State has allocated a health budget aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality.
- •The NGO highlighted gaps in the rollout of Kaduna's health budget affecting service delivery.
- •Maternal and newborn health is identified as a critical priority for health improvements in Africa.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Kaduna State government improves health budget rollout maternal and child mortality rates in Kaduna could decline further, benefiting women and children through better healthcare access.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Nigeria records 50% drop in maternal deaths in health facilities – ReportAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)IWD: NGO urges better Kaduna health budget rollout to reduce maternal, child deathsAFRICAAllAfrica - TopAfrica: Why Maternal and Newborn Health Must Be the World's Most Urgent Priority #IWD2026