The Federal Government has launched an initiative to provide free cesarean sections and emergency obstetric care for women facing pregnancy complications, according to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Pate emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is deeply committed to improving Nigerians’ health and well-being, making maternal care a priority. To combat maternal mortality, the government has approved free emergency treatment for pregnancy-related complications in designated health facilities.
This includes cesarean sections, excessive bleeding, obstructed labor, and other critical conditions. The minister explained that certified facilities treating such cases will be reimbursed by the government. “The president is very clear that the health and well-being of Nigerians are central to his vision for the country,” Pate stated.
The initiative is part of broader healthcare sector reforms, with the government mobilizing resources alongside the Health Insurance Authority to ensure its sustainability.
Additionally, the Federal Government is offering free treatment for vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), a severe childbirth-related condition affecting at least 10,000 women annually.
“VVF is a complication of pregnancy and delivery, and at least 10,000 women suffer from it every year,” Pate noted. This initiative marks a significant step in improving maternal healthcare access across Nigeria.
