The Osun State Government has officially unveiled a comprehensive report on mother and child mortality rates at a one-day assessment meeting held in Osogbo on Monday.

The report, which focuses on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (CEmONC), was presented during a collaborative session with the Federal Government and several development partners aimed at capacity development in the healthcare sector.

Dr. Adekunle Akindele, Special Adviser on Public Health to the Osun State Governor, represented the state government at the event. He emphasized that the report would provide "profound insights into the current state of emergency obstetric and newborn care within the healthcare facilities in the state."

While addressing development partners and health stakeholders, Dr. Akindele reiterated the core objectives of the CEmONC initiative, stating, "One of the objectives of the CEmONC is to ensure that no woman should succumb to stressful childbirth, and no infant should be deprived of life, due to preventable circumstances."

The Special Adviser assured attendees that the state government remains committed to ensuring "a healthier and safer future for mothers and children in the state."

Reports indicate that previous administrations in Osun State have implemented various measures to reduce mother and infant mortality rates. The state also observes an annual maternal newborn child healthcare week each May, during which immunizations against six childhood killer diseases are administered to children aged 0-5 years, and long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets are distributed free of charge to pregnant and expectant mothers.

The dissemination meeting was attended by representatives from several international development organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, NPHCDA, JHPIEGO, SWAP, and TCI, alongside Federal Government officials.