A cross section of women in Lagos on Tuesday commended members of the House of Representatives for planning to make antenatal services free and accessible. Some of the mothers, who spoke in separate interviews, lauded the initiative, while others suggested that government should ensure free medical services for women in all aspect.
It would be recalled that the House of Representatives on Oct. 6, called on government at all levels to make qualitative ante-natal services free and accessible. The call followed a motion by Rep. Aishatu Dukku (APC-Gombe) on the need to address high rate of maternal mortality in the country.
Dukku expressed worries over claims that Nigeria was the next country after India with the highest maternal mortality rate in the world. Mrs Chinyere Jack, a banker, said the initiative by the lawmaker was good. “It is a good idea because it will allow every mother the opportunity to access healthcare services.
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It would be recalled that the House of Representatives on Oct. 6, called on government at all levels to make qualitative ante-natal services free and accessible. The call followed a motion by Rep. Aishatu Dukku (APC-Gombe) on the need to address high rate of maternal mortality in the country.
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Women hail NASS for proposing free antenatal services
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