Nigeria, June 8 -- The Kwara State Government has announced plans to provide free healthcare services to about 1.2 million children and pregnant women during the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week.

The week-long intervention, scheduled to hold from June 8 to June 12 across the state's 16 local government areas, is aimed at improving the health and nutritional status of women and children through the provision of integrated healthcare services.

The government said the initiative reflects its commitment to ensuring that maternal, newborn and child health services remain accessible at no cost in all Primary Health Care facilities across the state.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the conference room of the Kwara State...