Faith leaders urged to confront beliefs, family decisions driving maternal deaths in Kano
These barriers were highlighted at a two-day interfaith workshop in Kano, where religious leaders, health professionals, government officials and development partners examined how communities can help reduce maternal deaths.‘People listen to religious leaders’ Speaking on the role of religious leaders, Adeniyi Ogunbanwo, Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kano State, said they could play a significant role because of the trust communities place in them.
He said health promotion and advocacy officers at the LGA level would work with religious and community leaders to monitor antenatal attendance, facility deliveries, complications and maternal deaths.
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