Federal govt to provide free obstetric care in 154 facilities, VVF surgeries in 18 centres
Minister of health and social welfare, Ali Pate, has said the federal government has made 154 health facilities across the country to provide free treatment for women with obstetric complications.
Pate disclosed this on Friday during his appearance on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.
He further announced 18 centres across the nation for free treatment of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF).
An obstetric complication is a difficulty or abnormality that arises during the process of labour or delivery.
Obstetric complications are disruptions or disorders that can occur during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or the early postpartum period, affecting the health of the mother or baby.
Common examples are preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labour, and postpartum hemorrhage.
Pate stated that the health and well-being of Nigerians are fundamental to President Bola Tinubu’s vision, prioritising reduced maternal deaths by ensuring no woman dies due to inability to afford treatment.
