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Nigeria Unveils Bold Initiative to Slash Maternal and Newborn Deaths

Nigeria's Federal Government launches a comprehensive plan targeting 2.9 million pregnant women with free healthcare services. This ambitious initiative aims to drastically reduce maternal and neonatal mortality across 172 local government areas. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu champions the program, signaling a renewed commitment to public health.

Tribune Online·September 14, 2026AI-curated

The Federal Government has unveiled a fresh package of incentives under its Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII), targeting 2.9 million pregnant women with free, timely and comprehensive maternal and newborn healthcare services in 172 local government area

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