Lawmakers urged to strengthen maternal health oversight

Parliamentarians gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, have been urged to increase their oversight of health services to address maternal mortality. The appeal calls for improved accountability regarding public spending and the protection of dedicated budgets specifically allocated for the health of women, children, and adolescents.

The initiative, supported by the African Union, aims to reduce the number of preventable deaths within these vulnerable groups. By strengthening legislative monitoring, officials hope to ensure that financial resources are effectively utilized to improve maternal health outcomes across the region.