The Gombe State Government has launched the Maternal Newborn Child Health (MNCH) Week, reaffirming its commitment to improving healthcare for women and children, the state’s most vulnerable populations.
The event, held at the Mai Kaltungo Palace on Tuesday, drew government officials, healthcare partners, and community leaders.
Speaking at the launch, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, stressed the importance of healthcare as the foundation of societal prosperity. He outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to upgrade primary and secondary healthcare facilities, ensuring that quality healthcare services are accessible to all residents.
The MNCH Week aims to deliver an integrated package of health interventions, including routine immunization, vitamin A supplementation, antenatal and newborn care, as well as child spacing services.
Dr. Dahiru noted that the program is targeted at women of reproductive age and children under five years across the state’s eleven Local Government Areas.
Development partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF pledged their support for the initiative, commending Gombe State for its proactive measures to reduce maternal and child mortality rates.
In his remarks, a representative of WHO expressed optimism about the state’s commitment, describing the program as a vital step toward achieving universal health coverage and safeguarding the lives of mothers and children.
Community leaders present at the event applauded the government for its dedication to addressing healthcare challenges in the state, pledging their support to ensure the program’s success.
