Tuesday, September 2, 2025 -The Plateau government is introducing the E-MOTIVE model, an evidence-based intervention designed to prevent avoidable maternal deaths.
The Plateau State
Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Ba'amlong, has met with stakeholders to drive
the adoption of a new approach to managing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a
leading cause of maternal mortality.
The meeting, held at
the Ministry of Health Conference Hall in Jos, was convened by the Africa
Centre for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP)
in collaboration with the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN). It
focused on introducing the E-MOTIVE model, an evidence-based intervention
designed to prevent avoidable maternal deaths.
"This stakeholder
meeting is of great significance as it directly impacts the well-being of our
people. Any innovation or initiative that contributes to reducing maternal and
neonatal deaths is a top priority for Plateau State," Mr Ba'amlong said in
his remarks.
He said the initiative
aligns with recent state-level interventions, including the inauguration of the
Maternal and Newborn Improvement Initiative (MAMII) task force, which
complements federal efforts under the Health Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp).
The commissioner
thanked the ACEPHAP delegation, led by a visiting team from Kano, describing
the collaboration as "a welcome development" and urging stakeholders
to make meaningful contributions to advancing maternal and child health.
Mayaki Musa, a
professor and the project's principal investigator, presented the scale-up
strategy for maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) innovations in the
state. He stressed that "advocacy at all levels remains essential for
creating the policy environment needed for successful implementation."
Awaya Emeribe outlined
the roles of various partners, highlighting the need for a robust monitoring
and evaluation system, quarterly reporting, and stronger supply chain
management to ensure the consistent availability of PPH bundles, including
calibrated drapes.
ACEPHAP's MNCH project
manager, Aminu Wakili, added that the organisation would deploy master trainers
to Plateau to build the capacity of healthcare workers across primary and
secondary facilities. He said ACEPHAP would also supply essential commodities
and conduct routine supportive supervision.
The initiative is
expected to complement ongoing Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and
Newborn Care (BEmONC/CEmONC) services in the state.
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