Maternal mortality falls from 1,025 to 570 in Kano, says official

Kano State has achieved a notable reduction in maternal mortality, with the rate falling from 1,025 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2025 to 570, according to the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board. This significant improvement stems from coordinated healthcare interventions involving the state government, federal authorities, and international development partners.

Professor Salisu Ibrahim, Director-General of the board, announced the figures during the virtual commissioning of the revitalized Gadon Gaya Primary Health Care Centre. This facility is part of the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project, aimed at bolstering primary healthcare services across the state. Ibrahim highlighted that the success in improving maternal health indicators is a result of collaborative efforts.

"Kano State has really recorded successful strides in improving maternal mortality," Ibrahim stated. "As of last year, 2025, the maternal mortality rate was 1,025 per 100,000 live births. As of today, we are speaking about 570, which has actually crashed maternal mortality."

The Gadon Gaya facility is one of 187 primary healthcare centers revitalized under the IMPACT Project. In total, over 350 primary healthcare facilities have been upgraded through various initiatives, including the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, the IMPACT Project, and programs supported by organizations like the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (LAFIYA programme), UNICEF, and GAVI. These efforts include renovating, reconstructing, and upgrading facilities, alongside improvements in immunization coverage and reductions in zero-dose children, partly due to enhanced community engagement. The Director-General also commended the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for his support in public health awareness campaigns.

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It is worth noting that Kano State has really recorded successful strides in improving maternal mortality. As of last year, 2025, the maternal mortality rate was 1,025 per 100,000 live births. As of today, we are speaking about 570, which has actually crashed maternal mortality.