NAWOJ Partner with AMG Foundation , Urge Kano Govt to Implement Free Maternal Law
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation (AMG) have issued a compelling call to the Kano State Government, demanding the immediate and effective implementation of the state’s Free Maternal Health Law.
The objective of the meeting is to translate the long-enacted law designed to provide free antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care – from policy into tangible, life-saving services for Kano’s women.
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Hajiya Bahijja Malam Kabara, Chairperson of NAWOJ Kano, emphasized the critical role of women journalists in this campaign.
“We stand united with the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation on this vital mission,” declared Hajiya Kabara.
“As the voice of women in media, NAWOJ Kano We are ready to make the necessary noise! We will deploy our platforms – print, broadcast, and digital – to investigate, report, and relentlessly amplify the urgent need for action.
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Hajiya Nafisa representative from AMG foundation underscored the health imperative. “Kano’s maternal mortality figures remain high, she said. This law, if properly implemented, can remove financial barrier and save countless mother.
“ Our partnership with NAWOJ is strategic; we bring the health sector perspective and Nawoj they bring the powerful megaphone of the media to ensure this issue stays at the top of the public and government agenda.”
The collaboration involves sensitizing NAWOJ members on the intricacies of the Free Maternal Law and the gaps in current service delivery. Armed with this knowledge women journalists will embark on targeted reporting, special investigations to call on the government to implement the low.
Kano State, despite the existence of the Free Maternal Health Law yet to implement, continues to grapple with significant healthcare system challenges. Many pregnant women still face substantial out-of-pocket expenses, deterring them from seeking essential care and contributing to persistently high maternal mortality rates
The NAWOJ-AMG Foundation alliance signifies a concerted effort to bridge the gap between legislation and reality.
Their joint call demands concrete action: dedicated budgetary allocation, strengthened health systems, adequate staffing and supplies, effective monitoring, and clear public awareness about the free services entitled to pregnant women.