President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, officially launched a bold and results-driven 365-Day National Action Plan.
The Plan, according to a release, aims to accelerate the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality.
The initiative is government’s way to safeguard the lives of women and children, while strengthening the national health system to deliver quality, equitable, and accessible healthcare services for all.
Despite steady progress in recent years, maternal and newborn mortality remain pressing public health challenges.
The 365-day plan focuses on high-impact, measurable interventions to strengthen emergency obstetric and newborn care services; ensure every delivery is attended by trained health professionals; train and deploy additional midwives and frontline health workers, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Other areas are: guaranteeing the availability of essential medicines, equipment, and lifesaving commodities; improving referral systems, including transportation and communication for timely access to care; promoting community awareness to encourage early antenatal care, facility-based deliveries and postnatal care; enhancing data systems for improved monitoring, accountability, and performance tracking.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will, accordingly, lead coordination efforts to ensure effective execution nationwide.
Government will institute regular performance reviews to track progress, address bottlenecks, and ensure accountability.
Due to that, the release said, clear targets have been established to drive measurable reductions in maternal and newborn mortality within the 365-day implementation period.
The launch of the 365-Day National Action Plan marked a significant milestone in pursuit of Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals related to maternal and child health.
The launching ceremony was hosted in MoH Conference Room in Congo Town.