Why mothers and babies are dying in Bauchi State
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad, Lead, Stakeholder Engagement & Programs — Awwal Dahiru, IT Lead at CHAMPS Bauchi
Every day, mothers and newborns die from preventable causes. In this episode, we sit down with Awwal Dahiru to dissect the maternal and child mortality crisis in Bauchi State, examining the critical infrastructure gaps, the power of real-time data from CHAMPS, and the systemic reforms needed to protect vulnerable lives.
Guest & Host Biography
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad — Lead, Stakeholder Engagement & Programs
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad is a stakeholder engagement and programs professional with experience building strategic partnerships, leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, and driving programs that advance innovation, youth development, and sustainable development. He has successfully coordinated engagements across government institutions, development partners, the private sector, academia, and civil society to foster collaboration and deliver measurable impact.
Awwal Dahiru — IT Lead at CHAMPS Bauchi
Awwal Dahiru is the IT Lead at CHAMPS (Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance) Bauchi, where he leverages technology, data infrastructure, and digital health frameworks to track, analyze, and prevent under-five and maternal mortality.