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MNCNH champions empowered to reduce maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage
MNCNH champions empowered to reduce maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage
A critical training program for Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Nutrition Health (MNCNH) Champions has officially begun in Kano State. The initiative aims to equip selected champions with essential advocacy and communication skills to significantly reduce the number of pregnant women who die from excessive bleeding after childbirth, a condition known as Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH).
This program underscores a shared commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes and promoting innovative solutions. The champions will be specifically empowered to advocate for and support the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB) and the Free MNCH Drugs Distribution Committee. A key focus will be advocating for the consistent supply and distribution of the E-MOTIVE package at both primary and secondary healthcare facilities. This will enable champions to drive meaningful change and improve healthcare delivery at the grassroots.
Through this training, MNCNH Champions will gain a deeper understanding of these life-saving innovations and develop the necessary social and behavior change communication skills to effectively engage both health Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and communities. They will also network with key stakeholders, sharing best practices in advocacy and communication to reduce maternal mortality through the widespread adoption of the E-MOTIVE package.
“No woman should die bringing forth a new life,” stated Kanayo Precious Omonoju, Program Manager at CCSI, during her presentation on social behavior change at the training. “We believe this initiative will have a significant impact on the lives of many individuals and communities.”
The MNCNH Champions training program is a testament to the commitment of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), and its partners, to innovation, advocacy, and community engagement. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact our champions will make in the coming years.
This vital training was proudly supported by MWAN, ACEPHAP, CCSI, and Pathfinder International.
Nafisa Murtala Ahmad
Knowledge Management Chair KanSLAM
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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