39. the MTNF Mother and Child Health Initiative (Y ’ello Heart Initiative)
The MTNF-Mother and Child Health Initiative (Y’ello Heart Initiative) sought to play a key role in reducing Nigeria’s alarmingly high maternal and infant mortality rates, which are among the highest globally. Forging strategic partnerships across private, public, and non-profit sectors, the project adopted a collaborative approach to raise awareness of these critical issues and stem the rising incidence of maternal and child
mortality in the country. Ultimately, the initiative aimed to promote safer pregnancies, healthier childbirths, and improved well-being for both mothers and children in Nigeria.
Foundation Portfolio:
Health
Project Partner:
Federal Ministry of Health
Location:
Six states: Abia, Cross River, Kaduna, Niger, Ogun and Oyo.
Implementation Period:
2017 – 2019
Impact:
78,963 Nigerians were impacted.
Expenditure to date:
N244,952,920
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, 10 and 17
40. the MTN Foundation Emergency Ward Intervention
The MTN Foundation Emergency Ward Intervention provided medical equipment and materials for hospitals located in emergencyprone locations, to enhance their ability to respond to victims of emergency situations. This initiative ensured a faster and more effective response to critical incidents, improving the rates of survival and recovery for patients. It strengthened the readiness of these hospitals to provide better care during crisis.
Foundation Portfolio:
Health
Project Partner:
State Governments.
Location:
Six states: Anambra, Adamawa, Borno, Ebonyi, Imo and Yobe.
Implementation Period:
2017 – 2018
Impact:
60,000 reached at12 Hospitals in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo state that were also provided with equipment. Eboyi State: Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA 1) and The Presbyterian Joint Hospital Uburu; Anambra State: Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, and General Hospital Onitsha; Imo State: Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), and General Hospital, Okigwe. Borno State:Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital, Bulumkutu and Maiduguri General Hospital, Biu;
Yobe State: General Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital,Damaturu; Adamawa State: Federal Medical Centre Nguru;
Gemeral Hospital, Mubi and General Hospital, Ganye
Expenditure to date:
N194,867,511
United Nations Sustainability Goals Alignment:
This project aligned with SDG 3, 10 and 17