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FG secures $65m support to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

The Federal Government has secured over $65m from private partners to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria, targeting 172 high-burden Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-secures-65m-support-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-deaths/

FG secures $65m support to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured $65 million in financial and in-kind commitments from seven private sector and philanthropic organisations to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. These commitments, submitted through Letters of Intent under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative Private Sector Compact, will address healthcare delivery gaps in 172 local government areas with the highest burden of maternal and newborn deaths.

The organisations include DP World, Bayer, UNICEF, dsm-firmenich, Nestlé Nutrition Institute, Roche, and Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

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