Jigawa State has made significant strides in child health, reducing the Under-5 mortality rate from 213 to 161 per 1,000 live births between 2018 and 2023, UNICEF said.
The United Nations Children Emergency Fund, Nigeria’s Chief of Health, Dr. Shyam Sharan Pathak, disclosed this at the closeout ceremony of the Jigawa State Government/Gavi PHC-MoU at the Government House, Dutse.
UNICEF Nigeria’s Chief of Health, who represented the UNICEF Country Representative, Ms. Cristian Munduate, said the state recorded significant milestones after the signing of the MoU with Gavi during the implementation period- March 2022 to March 2025.
“The state succeeded in reduction in Under-5 mortality rate from 213 to 161 per 1000 live births between 2018 and 2023, increase in measles vaccination, five-fold increase in Ante-natal Care (ANC) coverage, and four-fold increase in SBA (skilled birth attendance),” Ms. Munduate.
She urged the Jigawa State Government to sustain those achievements by retaining healthcare workers, maintaining medical equipment, strengthening outreach services, and enhancing data management for informed decision-making.
Responding, Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Aminu Usman acknowledged the successes recorded, including Immunisation coverage and Primary Health care facilities, human resources, and reduction of maternal mortality, among others.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining all the success achieved through partnership.
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