Oyo Assembly Assures Swift Passage of Unplanned Pregnancy, Unsafe Abortion Bill to Reduce Maternal Mortality

🟢 Oyo Assembly Assures Swift Passage of Unplanned Pregnancy, Unsafe Abortion Bill to Reduce Maternal Mortality

Lawmakers said the bill is designed to create a stronger framework for prevention, awareness, education, support services, regulation, and monitoring in response to unplanned pregnancies and unsafe abortions. The Oyo Ministry of Health also pushed for stronger provisions on confidentiality, timely healthcare access, and legal accountability for survivors of rape, incest, and reproductive exploitation.

Read more: https://thenationonlineng.net/unplanned-pregnancy-unsafe-abortion-bill-oyo-assembly-promises-speedy-passage-to-reduce-maternal-mortality/

🔵 Niger State Scales Up Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week

State officials described the initiative as one of the government’s most impactful health interventions, with services including immunisation, nutrition support, and maternal health education. The campaign reinforces Niger State’s public commitment to reducing preventable maternal and child deaths through stronger frontline care.

Read more: Guardian – Niger First Lady unveils 2026 Maternal, Newborn/Child Health Weekguardian

🟣 Kaduna Deepens Maternal Health and HPV Prevention Drive

By combining maternal health interventions with adolescent vaccination, Kaduna is advancing a broader reproductive health strategy that links maternal survival with cervical cancer prevention. The campaign reflects a government effort to expand life-saving services closer to communities.

Read more: Federal Ministry of Health – Kaduna flags off 2026 MNCH Week, HPV Vaccination Campaignfmino

• Oyo lawmakers held a public hearing and promised swift action on a bill addressing unplanned pregnancy and unsafe abortion. TheNation

• Niger State continued its maternal and child health outreach through the 2026 health week. GuardianNG

• Kaduna sustained a combined maternal health and HPV vaccination campaign.x+1

• Youth advocates called for increased investment in adolescent SRHR and stigma-free care. Nigeriahealthtimes

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