The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has flagged off the 2026 First Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), reaffirming the state government’s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality through accessible and quality healthcare services.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Adunni Olayinka Centre, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Oyebanji, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro, described the programme as a strategic intervention designed to improve health outcomes for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under five.
She said the bi-annual exercise reflects Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to strengthening the health sector and safeguarding the lives of mothers and children through integrated healthcare delivery.
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Citing the 2023 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, she noted that under-five mortality remains a major public health concern, with Nigeria recording
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