Lara Adejoro
The National Blood Service Commission and the National Emergency Medical Services Ambulance System have partnered to enhance emergency services in Nigeria, particularly in maternal health.
This was disclosed in a press statement made available to journalists on Thursday by the NBSC.
It was noted that the partnership aims to reduce maternal deaths caused by obstetrics hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality in the country.
The Director General of NBSC, Prof Saleh Yuguda, assured of the commission’s support to NEMSAS, highlighting the importance of the Commission’s One Million Strategic Blood Reserve in addressing blood-related emergencies.
This reserve will help ensure blood sufficiency, considering blood advocacy and availability, he emphasised.
The National Programme Manager, Dr Saidu Ahmed, who was represented by the Head of Operations at NEMSAS, Dr Emuren Pere, outlined the services’ efforts in establishing a comprehensive medical emergency services ambulance system.
He emphasised the initiative’s role in sustaining rural medical emergencies, especially in improving maternal transport.
To facilitate a seamless collaboration, the statement noted that a joint committee has been established to address any bottlenecks and develop a concept note that will serve as a working document.
Ahmed added, “This partnership recognises the emergency ambulance as a vital tool for blood services, ensuring timely and effective response to medical emergencies.
“This collaboration is a significant step towards improving maternal health outcomes in Nigeria, and both organisations are committed to working together to achieve this goal.”
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