Thread by @nighealthwatch

Today, the #GivingBirthInNigeria train moves to the Land of Equity, Kebbi State!

Theme: Catalysing Accountability for Maternal Deaths.

Stay with us for live updates from our multi-stakeholder meeting in Birnin-Kebbi.
Watch live: facebook.com/nigeriahealthw…

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki In 2019, @AfricareNigeria @EpiAFRIC & @nighealthwatch entered into a consortium to implement the #GivingBirthinNigeria project funded and supported by @MSDforMothers, to accelerate accountability for maternal deaths that occur in communities across Nigeria- @VIhekweazu

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma The #GivingBirthInNigeria project aims to increase engagement among social media users on maternal health stories and establishing state-level dialogue among relevant stakeholders in maternal care from the community level and policy influencer and regulation levels- @VIhekweazu

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy Nigeria accounts for nearly 20% of global maternal deaths. We need a strong national maternal death surveillance and response system in place to capture the real number and causes of maternal deaths in facilities and communities- @VIhekweazu at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY We all have a role to play in preventing maternal deaths in Nigeria and we must all be held accountable to these roles- @uofonagoro at the #GivingBirthInNigeria multi-stakeholder meeting in Kebbi State

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria .@EpiAFRIC carried out the #GivingBirthInNigeria baseline survey in six states FCT, Kebbi, Niger, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Lagos to ensure all geopolitical zones are covered to ensure a balance in result- @VIhekweazu

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria I invite NGOs to investigate our health indices. We need to be mindful that statistics make all the difference. A number of NGOs work to improve our health outcomes in Kebbi State, these indices have a tendency to discourage them- His Excellency, Gov. @AABagudu

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu We need to reexamine our cultural practices. Protein intake can be increased significantly by localising nutrition programmes in Kebbi State- His Excellency, Gov. @AABagudu at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting in Kebbi
#FundNutritionNG

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica We will embrace the need to do more and we will do better together. Today, I assure you that The Kebbi State Government will do more to improve maternal outcomes in the state- His Excellency, Gov. @AABagudu at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting in Kebbi

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica At state level, we improve awareness and promote community involvement in interventions to reduce maternal and child mortality- Bello Aliyu, Program Officer State Emergency Maternal and Child Health Intervention Centre (SEMCHIC) at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting in Kebbi

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi We identified at least one TBA in each ward and we are training them on how to identify the danger signs in pregnancy and referral to the nearest facility- Bello Aliyu, Program Officer, SEMCHIC at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting in Kebbi

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi We have an enabling environment to discharge our responsibilities. Our challenge is shortage of human resource for health. As we work to address this challenge, we will change our indices- Kebbi State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Jafaru Muhammad
#GivingBirthInNigeria

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi We are working with religious and community leaders in the state to join the maternal mortality campaign. We are looking forward to strengthening primary health care at the community level- Dr Ka’oje, Executive Secretary @KebbiSPHCDA at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga The Kebbi State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Gov. @AABagudu has shown a lot of support to women. Kebbi State is the only state with at least one female councillor per LGA- First Lady, Kebbi State, Her Excellency, @DrZSB at #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF I have instructed wives of local government chairmen to embark on regular engagement with rural women with a view to creating awareness on utilization of MNCH services such as immunization and ANC- First Lady, Kebbi State, Her Excellency, @DrZSB at #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 The solution to most of these problems remains education. Research has shown that if all mothers in Africa complete just primary education, maternal deaths would be reduced by 70%, saving up to 50,000 lives annually- Her Excellency, @DrZSB at #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 Causes of maternal deaths in Kebbi are similar to those in other North-Western states. Socio-economy such as low education, poverty, and lack of financial independence contribute to the three delays associated with maternal mortality- Her Excellency, @DrZSB
#GivingBirthInNigeria

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 Quality maternal health should be seen as the right of every woman and not a mere privilege. We have lamented enough; it is now time to act!- First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, @DrZSB at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 Since we engaged the MPDSR committee, maternal deaths have reduced. We have 17 members of the MPDSR committee comprising of traditional and religious leaders, representatives of the transport and private sectors- Ahmad Dakaratu, Program officer, Alkali Husseini Foundation

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 The MPDSR committee engages the communities quarterly to identify issues and challenges around maternal health. We also document what is needed to be done to address the challenges- Ahmad Dakaratu, Program officer, Alkali Husseini Foundation at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 We ensure that our interventions are in line with what the state is doing. We want to make sure that the voice of the people are heard especially for decision making- Dr Nuhu Adamu, State Director, Integrate Health Program, at the Kebbi #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 Poverty is one of the causes of maternal death in communities. With the permission of their husbands, some women join groups where they donate money for other women to access healthcare services- Alhaji Muhammed Bashar, Traditional Leader of Gulman Gulma.
#GivingBirthInNigeria

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 We have a serious shortage of skilled birth attendants. We need more skilled female health professionals. Most men will not let men attend to their wives during delivery- Ahmed Shehu B, Project Manager, SERICC in @KebbiSPHCDA at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 We keep encouraging women to visit hospitals but do we have the capacity to care for them when they come?- Dr. Ishak Lawal of FMC Birnin-Kebbi asks at the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting
#QualityHealthNaija

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 Some northern women cannot make decisions without their husbands. We must involve the men. They play a huge role in women's health- Hajiya Maryam Ka'Oje of the MPDSR Committee

#GivingBirthInNigeria

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga @MedicaidCF @Kebbi_Facts101 It is disheartening to note that despite concerted efforts being made by both government and development partners to improve maternal health and reduce maternal mortality, the figures continue to remain unacceptably high- Her Excellency, Dr. @DrZSB at the #GivingBirthInNigeria

@KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki @EpiAFRIC @VIhekweazu @kesca2003kb @iAm_Kebson @Hassan_Yarotela @maternalfigures @Maternal_Monday @Adaeze_Oreh @ekemma @naseer_gk @wharc_nigeria @W4HNigeria @unwomenafrica @DrZSB @inya01 @Lolo_cy @Merck @unwomenNG @ibn_aleey @Assad_HY @uofonagoro @Hadizab @MamaletteNG @MamaYeNigeria @AABagudu @UNICEF_Nigeria @aishambuhari @NutritnTuesday @nsnconnect @SUN_Movement @NutritionIntl @ImpactNutAfrica @NphcdaNG @drfaisalshuaib @szmakka @ProfAkinAbayomi @pbasinga We are grateful to His Excellency, Gov @AABagudu and Her Excellency @DrZSB for attending the #GivingBirthInNigeria meeting, sharing what they are doing to improve maternal health in Kebbi state and demonstrating political will- @VIhekweazu