Maternal Mortality: KDSG Commissions neonatal unit, oxygen plant

From: Femi Oyelola Kaduna

In his effort to remove Kaduna State from the statistics as the highest neonatal mortality rate in the North-West of Nigeria, the State Governor Senator Uba Sani has commissioned a Neonatal Unit and a Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant at the Yusuf Dantosoho Memorial Hospital in Kaduna State.
Speaking during the commissioning Ceremony in Kaduna today, Governor Sani said it is a direct response to address these alarming statistics.
According to him, the unit will provide comprehensive care for prospective mothers, mothers, and their fetuses, through delivery, the immediate postnatal period, and the neonatal period, facilitating a smooth transition for the neonate into post-neonatal and under-five care.
Give. Sani who was represented by his deputy Dr.Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe said the unit will cater to newborns aged 0-28 days and offer essential services to sustain the lives of our children and their mothers.
“In addition to addressing neonatal care, the construction of the oxygen plant addresses critical health needs by ensuring a reliable supply of oxygen to the newborn unit and facilities across the state.
“The Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant uses advanced gas generation technology to produce much-needed oxygen, which will save many lives that might otherwise be lost due to oxygen shortages.
“The neonatal unit is equipped with modern, up-to-date equipment designed to maximize the benefits of the PSA oxygen plant.
“These projects were made possible with the invaluable assistance of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which provided technical expertise and financial support. On behalf of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, and the people of Kaduna State, I extend our heartfelt appreciation to UNICEF for their ongoing support, which extends beyond these projects.
“I also commend the Commissioner and staff of the Ministry of Health and all the project teams involved in bringing these essential facilities to maturity at the Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital for the benefit of the people of Kaduna State.”