Programs and Policies for Reducing Maternal Mortality in Kano State, Nigeria: A Review
), Idris S.A(2), Sadauki H.M(3), Yakasai I.A(4),
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Abstract
Maternal health of any nation is a strong indication of the well being of that nation. This study is aimed to document policies and programs that are directed towards addressing maternal health issues in Kano state of Nigeria. Relevant data was obtained from the state hospital management board, NDHS 2008, and national population council Kano state office. Since the introduction of free maternity services in 2001, antenatal attendance from 28 hospitals increased from 303,649 in 2001 to 705,468 in 2006. Deliveries increased from 29,704 in 2001 to 42,127 in 2006. In one hospital, caesarean section rate increased from 2.82% in 2000 to 8.12% in 2005. Major challenges are inadequate human resource for health, inadequate funding, out of stock syndrome, inadequate infrastructure and poor staff remuneration. Governments intending to remove user fee for maternity care must plan and link this action to broaden improvements within the health system. (Afr. J. Reprod. Health 2010; 14[2]: 31-36).
Résumé
Programmes et politiques pour la réduction de la mortalité maternelle dans l’état de Kano : Une analyse. La santé maternelle de n’importe quel pays est une vraie indication du bien-être de cette nation-là. Cette étude a comme objectif de documenter les politiques et les programmes qui sont façonnés en vue d’aborder les problèmes de la santé maternelle dans l’état de Kano au Nigéria. Les données nécessaires ont été recueillies auprès du Conseil d’Administration de l’hôpital, de l’ENDS 2008 et du bureau de Conseil National de la Population à Kano. Depuis l’introduction des services de maternité gratuits en 2001, les visites anténatales de 28 hôpitaux ont augmenté de 303.649 en 2001 à 705.468 en 2006. Les accouchements ont augmenté de 29.704 en 2001à 42127 en 2006. Dans un hôpital, l’opération césarienne a augmenté de 2.82% en 2000 à 8.12% en 2005. Les défis importants étaient le manque de ressources humaines pour la santé, le manque de financement, le syndrome du manque de médicaments, le manque d’infrastructure et le salaire médiocre du personnel. Les gouvernements qui ont l’intention d’enlever les frais payés pour les soins de maternité, doivent planifier et lier cette action pour élargir les améliorations dans le cadre du système de santé (Afr. J. Reprod. Health 2010; 14[2]: 31-36).
Key words: Maternal mortality, Programs, Policies, Maternal health, Kano state.
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