CHRICED Urges Swift Implementation of Free Maternal Law in Kano
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for stronger collaboration with the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHIMA) to ensure full implementation of the Free Maternal, Newborn, and Child Healthcare (MNCH) Law in the state.
The call was made during a courtesy visit by CHRICED’s team led by its Senior Program Officer, Mr. Omoniyi Adeoye, who emphasized the need for urgent mechanisms to address the high rate of maternal mortality in Kano.
“For more than a decade, CHRICED has been engaging stakeholders across the state on maternal healthcare. We have consistently pushed for sustainable solutions, and the passage of the Free MNCH Law in 2023 was a significant milestone. But we must now focus on ensuring that this law is not only on paper but implemented in full,” Adeoye stated.
He noted that despite progress, Kano remains one of the states with the highest maternal mortality rates in Nigeria.
“We are here to strengthen partnerships with key institutions like KSCHIMA. Our goal is to support the state in developing an effective action plan that ensures the law works for the people it was designed to protect,” he added.
While commending the Kano State Government for prioritizing healthcare, CHRICED reiterated its commitment to providing technical and advocacy support to ensure the law translates into improved health services for women and children.
Responding, the Director of Administration and General Services at KSCHIMA, Malam Aliyu Zakari, described the visit as a welcome development and an opportunity to align efforts towards improving maternal and child health.
“We see this engagement with CHRICED as an open avenue to support the state government. KSCHIMA, as an agency under the Ministry of Health, is already running programs that benefit vulnerable groups and children under five,” Zakari said.
He affirmed that KSCHIMA is committed to collaborating with CHRICED to ensure the full implementation of the MNCH Law.
“Currently, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) is being implemented in Kano, which supports many provisions within the MNCH Law. We believe that once the law is fully operational, it will transform healthcare delivery and improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state,” he added.
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