WHO to help reduce child mortality rate in Kogi
World Health Organisation (WHO) has assured the government of Kogi State of continuous support to reach all wards in the state for effective reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity rate.
Kennedy Adejoh, the state coordinator of WHO, equally commended Governor Yahaya Bello for creating the enabling environment for the programme to thrive.
Ahmed Attah, special adviser to the governor on health matters, said the state government had prioritised health sector more than all previous governments in Kogi, saying, “What we are seeing now in health sector in Kogi is the outcome of years of planning by the governor, translating into actions and activities through a vibrant commissioner.
“We really appreciate God for this flag off and we thank the people of Kogi for their continuous support for this administration towards the success of all our programmes.”
Bolarinwa Ogundusi, the state nutrition officer/MNCHW Focal person, said MNCHW stemmed from the need to boost coverage of high impact interventions for mother, newborn and child survival.
According to Ogundusi, 1,387,808 children had received vitamin A supplement in the state this year. In the last round of MNCHW in July, 736,713 children were supplemented, which translates to 97 percent of eligible children in Kogi.
Ogundusi pointed out that the intervention for this round included vitamin A supplementation; immunisations; focus antenatal care; health education; HIV testing/counselling; family planning services, among others.
“This round of MNCHW shall be done for 10 days, to make sure that all eligible mothers, children and men access the commodities,” Ogundusi said.