Maternal mortality rates in Ogun State have fallen below the national average, with the state currently recording 194 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to over 500 per 100,000 nationwide, Governor Dapo Abiodun has revealed. He attributed this improvement to his administration’s substantial investments in the healthcare sector, including a 13% budget allocation for 2025 aimed at strengthening medical infrastructure, expanding human resources, and enhancing service delivery.
This as the Governor stated that harnessing innovation, partnerships, and data-driven strategies will significantly lower maternal and child mortality rates in the state.
Prince Abiodun made these remarks at the Ogun State Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII) Co-Creation five-day workshop, held at the DMA Hall, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He further explained that the implementation of electronic medical records across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities in the state has enhanced care coordination, improved patient outcomes, and facilitated more informed decision-making based on data.