Osun Govt is committed to reducing mother and child mortality rate – Dr. Akindele

Osun Govt is committed to reducing mother and child mortality rate – Dr. Akindele

Osogbo, May 27, 2025.

Unveils policy document and action plans, to collaborates with FG, Development Partners on capacity development

The Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Public Health, Dr. Adekunle Akindele, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to reducing preventable maternal and child deaths. He emphasized that no woman or child should lose their life to avoidable circumstances in the state.
Dr. Akindele made this known at a one-day Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) Assessment and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) Reports Dissemination Meeting, held at the Ministry of Health in Osogbo. The meeting aimed to foster stakeholder engagement and develop actionable strategies to enhance the delivery and accessibility of CEmONC services across Osun State.

Highlighting the strides made by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Dr. Akindele revealed that no fewer than 200 out of the 332 Primary Health Care Centres in the state are currently being upgraded. He praised development partners, especially Jhpiego and the SWAP Coordination Office, for their technical support, stating that the comprehensive findings from the assessment would be used to inform strategic decisions going forward.

While unveiling the official state reports on “CEmONC”, Dr Akindele said the report will undoubtedly provide profound insights into the current state of emergency obstetric and newborn care within the healthcare facilities in the state.

Addressing development partners and other health stakeholders at the event, Dr Akindele further reiterated that 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” while promising onbehalf of the state government to continually ensure an healthier and safer future for mothers and children in the state.

Dr. Akindele further condemned the neglect of healthcare infrastructure by past administrations, especially the deterioration of secondary health facilities. He assured that the present government is committed to revamping these facilities as part of its broader health system reform.


In his remarks, Dr. Olakunle Famakinwa, Director of Health Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Ministry of Health, emphasized the need to close service delivery gaps in CEmONC. He explained that the meeting’s objectives included sharing assessment results, presenting the BoQ findings to stakeholders, and promoting data-driven planning to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.

Delivering the keynote address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle, stressed the importance of expanding healthcare services, particularly in rural communities where access remains a challenge. He outlined key priorities for the government, including the training of skilled health professionals, strengthening antenatal and postnatal care, boosting emergency obstetric and neonatal services, and ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.

Earlier, Dr. Abayomi Oni, Permanent Secretary of the Hospitals Management Board, welcomed participants and acknowledged the significant contributions of Jhpiego and the SWAP Coordination Office. He applauded their dedication and technical expertise in carrying out the assessments and supporting evidence-based interventions.


In their goodwill messages, representatives from SWAP Coordination Office (Dr. Ope Fadebiyi), Jhpiego (Dr. Elizabeth Chukwu), World Health Organization (WHO), The Challenge Initiative (TCI), and Save the Children (SC) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening CEmONC services through data-driven approaches.

They emphasized the need for universal access to emergency obstetric care and skilled health personnel, especially in alignment with global efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on reducing maternal and child mortality.

Highlights of the event included presentations on the objectives and methodology of the CEmONC Health Facility Assessment (HFA) by Dr. Abiodun Boladale, Deputy Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics; and the summary of BoQ findings and recommendations by the State SWAP Desk Officer, Pharmacist Oyewole Ajayi.

The event also featured the official unveiling of the Osun State CEmONC Report.

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