Sokoto Health Commissioner Hails FG Reforms, Says Maternal Mortality Declines, Immunisation Improves
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Baruku Malabakan, has commended the Federal Government’s ongoing healthcare reforms, saying they are beginning to produce measurable improvements in Nigeria’s health sector, particularly in maternal healthcare and immunisation.
Malabakan said available data showed significant progress in the country’s health indices, noting that maternal mortality had declined while immunisation coverage had increased considerably.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 Joint Annual Review of the health sector, the commissioner said the impact of the reforms was evident in the improvements recorded from their initiation to implementation.
“I think this is quite interesting because the data has spoken. You have seen the results, from the initiation to the impact and the results,” he said.
He observed that Nigeria was witnessing improvements in critical health indicators, including maternal mortality, immunisation coverage and other essential health services.
According to him, immunisation performance has improved across several components, including measles and meningitis, reflecting progress in efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare delivery.
The commissioner also described the participation of representatives from states across the country at the review as encouraging, saying the gathering provided an opportunity to assess progress and consolidate ongoing healthcare interventions.
He expressed optimism that sustained implementation of the reforms would further improve healthcare delivery and strengthen health outcomes across the country.
