The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has commended the Kaduna State Government for improved primary health care delivery, to improve the health and nutrition wellbeing of women and children.
UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, made the commendation during a working visit to Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission PBC in Kaduna.
According to her, Kaduna State has reasonable infrastructure and human resources in the primary health care delivery system that can significantly impact the health and nutrition status of women and children.
Munduate said that UNICEF would support in addressing some of the challenges in primary health care, especially in political wards at local government level.
She reiterated UNICEF’s continued support towards improving children’s health and nutrition through optimal breastfeeding practices by mothers and increase access to quality healthcare services.
