NGO partners Ondo to tackle maternal mortality

A non-governmental organization, Jhpiego Global, has joined forces with the Ondo State Government in Nigeria to combat maternal mortality and enhance the health of mothers and newborns.

Dr. Allyson Bear, President and CEO of Jhpiego, announced the commitment to promoting maternal survival across Africa through innovative interventions and collaborations. She highlighted that the Postpartum Haemorrhage project, piloted in Ondo and Kebbi states since 2014, has demonstrated Jhpiego's effectiveness in partnering with governments to improve healthcare delivery.

"We are making sure that our women, that our mothers are able to have a healthy pregnancy, have a healthy child, and Jhpiego is very proud to be a part of that, to be able to bring innovative and new practices to places like Ondo State, to be able to support efforts to reduce maternal mortality and make sure women thrive," Bear stated.

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In this particular case, we’re talking about maternal survival. We are making sure that our women, that our mothers are able to have a healthy pregnancy, have a healthy child, and Jhpiego is very proud to be a part of that, to be able to bring innovative and new practices to places like Ondo State, to be able to support efforts to reduce maternal mortality and make sure women thrive.

The organization has been instrumental in training healthcare workers, ensuring the availability of essential medicines, and supporting improvements in maternal healthcare services. Jhpiego has also renovated health facilities to create safer environments for women during pregnancy and childbirth. The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Special Adviser on Health Matters, Prof. Simidele Odimayo, praised Jhpiego as a valuable partner in addressing postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries.

The state government is committed to improving maternal health through its "OUR EASE" agenda, which includes strengthening the health insurance scheme for all workers. Indigent women are being enrolled in the "Abiyamo" health insurance scheme at no cost to ensure financial barriers do not hinder access to care. Dedicated phone lines have been established for immediate assistance, and significant investments are being made in renovating and equipping health facilities, alongside recruiting healthcare professionals.

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Jhpiego is a valuable partner in tackling postpartum haemorrhage through implementation research.