Governor Sanwo-Olu vows to end child, maternal mortality in Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that there is no better time to put an end to child and maternal mortality than now.

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The Governor stated this during the inauguration of a four-floor 110-bed maternal and childcare centre in Epe yesterday, he added that the government would use smart investments in the health sector to improve the health indices of women and children.

“In the last two years, we have shown great commitment to the improvement of maternal and child health indices in the state. This four-floor, 110 bed-maternal child centre is another essential facility for safe childbirth and the reduction of maternal and infant mortality. Our goal is to eradicate infant and child mortality in our state. Our women must no longer die while giving life,” he said.

“We are not done, our plan is to build maternal child centres across the state to improve the access of expectant mothers to the best pre and post-natal care.

“Where necessary, we will build new health facilities; where appropriate, we will renovate and upgrade existing health facilities; you can, however, rest assured that all over Lagos State, our health facilities will be fully equipped and staffed to meet the health needs of all Lagosians, this is our promise,” he added.

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