UNICEF, LASG in pact to reduce rate of newborn deaths

Taiwo Johnson, Child Health Coordinator LSMOH; Mabogunje, permanent secretary, PHCB District VI; Olusegun Ogboye, permanent secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health; Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Lagos; Folashade Oludara, director? Family Health and Nutrition LSMOH, and Victoria Omoera Reproductive Health Coordinator LSMOH, at the event recently.

In an effort to reduce the high rate of newborn deaths in Lagos State, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has entered into partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to launch the Lagos State Every Newborn Action Plan. The initiative aims to ensure that every newborn not only surv

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