Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has sent a touching message on World Health Day 2025, underlining the critical necessity of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
The First Lady’s media assistant, Busola Kukoyi, made this announcement in a statement on Monday.
Tinubu brought attention to the startling fact that a large number of women and infants continue to die every day as a result of avoidable issues that arise during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum phase.
She said, “As we commemorate the World Health Day 2025, with the theme, ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ let us all remember that investing in maternal and newborn health is not only a moral responsibility but also a fundamental cornerstone of sustainable development.
“Every day, far too many women and newborns lose their lives due to preventable complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. No mother should have to risk her life to bring a child into the world, and no newborn should be denied a fair chance at survival.”
She also extended her congratulations to health workers across the nation, acknowledging their sacrifices in the pursuit of a healthier world.
“On this World Health Day, let us all strive to create a world where mothers can safely give birth and children can live healthy to reach their full potential,” Tinubu stated.
