Lagos Unveils Plan To Reduce Newborn Deaths

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has launched a new plan to reduce newborn deaths and stillbirths.

The plan, called the Lagos State Every Newborn Action Plan (LaSENAP), was developed in line with the Nigerian Every Newborn Action Plan (NiENAP) and the Lagos State Strategic Health Development Plan II (SSDPII).

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The plan aims to scale up evidence-based and cost-effective interventions to improve the survival of newborns in Lagos State.

These interventions include:

• Increasing access to quality care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Reducing the incidence of preterm birth and low birth weight.
• Preventing infections that can cause newborn deaths.
• Providing newborn resuscitation and other essential care.

The plan also calls for increased investment in newborn health, as well as stronger coordination between government agencies and civil society organizations.

Speaking at the launch of the plan, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, urged all stakeholders to work together to implement the plan and save the lives of newborns.

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“The goals for child survival and reduction of neonatal mortality cannot be reached without an increased focus on outcomes,” he said. “It is imperative that all inter-sectoral stakeholders come together to overcome the bottlenecks and ensure quality and equitable newborn care for all neonates.”

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