The Federal Government has announced a plan to provide free emergency transportation for 1.7 million pregnant women in rural areas. Nasir Yakubu, Head of Management of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), shared this development during a stakeholder engagement session in Bauchi focused on implementing ambulance services across the state. The initiative, supported by the World Bank, is part of the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) and will cover 15 selected states, including Bauchi, by December 2025.
Yakubu highlighted that this program aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria, particularly through enhanced last-mile access to quality healthcare. Spearheaded by the Coordinating Health Minister, this sector-wide approach is part of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiatives. The program aims to ensure that rural residents, especially pregnant women, have timely and effective access to emergency healthcare.
A key objective is to increase demand for emergency healthcare services and improve access for pregnant women in remote areas. The initiative plans to provide 24/7 emergency medical services at no charge for the first 48 hours, supported by a diverse fleet of ambulances. This strategic move addresses the critical need for timely medical transportation in underserved rural communities.
CREDIT: Allneeds, THE PUNCH
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