Bauchi aims to conduct MMS research on 45,000 pregnant women to address maternal mortality

To optimise adherence to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS), a study project including at least 45,000 pregnant women in Bauchi State would be chosen.

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This was revealed by Governor Bala Mohammed on Thursday at the Government House in Bauchi at the MMS project launch for expectant mothers.

Mohammed said that the MMS project has been chosen for three local government areas in the state: Dass, Ganjuwa, and Giade.

The State Government, Federal Ministry of Health, and Nutrition International collaborated on the pilot initiative, which aims to alleviate the burden of maternal mortality among women of reproductive age.

For the purpose of giving the supplements to the 40,000 pregnant women who are the target population from the local government areas that would benefit, 84 health care centres have already been chosen.

Governor Mohammed emphasised the significance of the plan and gave the assurance that the state would carry out all of its responsibilities, including paying counterparties, in order to ensure the project’s successful completion.

The governor, accompanied by Secretary to the State Government Barrister Ibrahim Kashim, expressed gratitude to the development partners for bolstering the administration’s efforts to enhance the nutrition of women in the state during pregnancy.

More than 900 bottles of the supplement, which would replace iron folic acid, have been given to medical facilities in the chosen local government areas, according to Dr. Osita Okonkwo, the country director of Nutrition International.

Okonkwo praised the Bauchi State government for its dedication to carrying out all initiatives meant to enhance the welfare of the populace.