The Nigerian government on Thursday announced that Cesarean Sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need. The action was taken as part of the government’s efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, confirmed the development at an ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review in Abuja. According to Mr Pate, the initiative is an ambitious commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. Confirming the announcement, a tweet from the official X handle of the Fed…