In what many stakeholders will consider one of the best pieces of news in recent times, the Federal Government has announced free caesarian sections for women across the country.
A C-section (or cesarean birth) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby when a vaginal delivery can’t be done safely.
It has become so expensive that it has compounded complications and negativities that women experience during child births in the country.
But the FG has stepped in, with the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announcing in Abuja during the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII) at the Joint Annual Review (JAR) of the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) for health. The initiative, focusing on improving maternal and newborn health, will prioritize access to essential healthcare, especially in underserved communities.
The policy aims to remove financial barriers for women in need of C-sections, whether due to emergency complications or planned deliveries. It is designed to strengthen primary healthcare and increase community engagement in maternal health.
During the event, Pate also called for Nigerians to hold government accountable for ensuring accessible and quality healthcare in line with President Tinubu’s focus on healthcare reform.
