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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed serious concern over the high rates of maternal and child mortality in Kano State, Nigeria, particularly in 18 local government areas. The agency is calling for urgent, coordinated interventions to improve healthcare access and outcomes.
Bangladesh is experiencing a significant rise in suspected measles cases, with preliminary reports indicating that at least 98 children may have succumbed to the illness in the last three weeks. Authorities are responding with intensified vaccination efforts.
The Kebbi State Government has formed a special committee to look into the tragic deaths of two children at Zuru's General Hospital, which reportedly occurred after they received a faulty injection. Governor Nasir Idris initiated this probe amid public outcry over the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Maternal Accountability Mechanism in Kaduna Initiative (KADMAM) has urged the Kaduna State Government to improve the execution of its health budget for 2026 to reduce maternal and child mortality rates. The call comes in conjunction with the 2026 International Women’s Day.
Misconceptions about child malnutrition and delays in seeking medical attention are contributing to a significant number of preventable child deaths in Kebbi State. Between January and September 2025, 608 severely malnourished children died across 21 treatment centres.
