2025 WHD: Hajiya Imaan urges improved maternal, child health services
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emphasized the need to further strengthen maternal and child health services, with a view of promoting reproductive health rights, expand access to mental healthcare, that invest in preventive care at the grassroots.
The Minister stated this while commemorating the 2025 World Health Day, with the theme “Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Future”.
In a statement by Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, on Monday 7th April, 2025, Hajiya Imaan noted the theme of this year’s commemoration serves as a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to build a healthcare system that supports Nigerians from the womb to retirement.
According to her, the health of women, particularly during pregnancy and childbirth and the survival of infants and young children are vital indicators of national development.
While stating that health is not a privilege but a fundamental right which must be accessible to all Nigerians, the Minister added that the Ministry will continue to advocate for gender-responsive healthcare policies, nutritional support, adolescent health education, access to sanitary hygiene, and community-based initiatives that empower women and protect children.
“Our vision is a future where every Nigerian regardless of gender, age, location, or income can enjoy a healthy, dignified life
“Let us use this World Health Day to recommit to building a healthier nation, one that leaves no one behind” Imaan added.
The Minister reaffirmed her commitment to redoubling efforts that will prioritize the health and well-being of women, children, the elderly, and vulnerable Nigerian populations.
Spark News Daily reports that the World Health Day was celebrated on 7 April 2025, with WHO urging governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being.
