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FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives

Vanguard Nigeria · sub saharan africa

… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says MinisterBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and newborn mortality. Minister of State for Health and Social […] The post FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives appeared first on Vanguard News.

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