Why Mothers & Babies Are Dying in Bauchi
Awwal Dahiru, IT Lead, CHAMPS Bauchi — Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad, Stakeholder Engagement & Programs Lead
A deep dive into Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) data in Bauchi State, highlighting system-level interventions, data infrastructure, and community engagement strategies to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
Guest & Host Biography
Awwal Dahiru — IT Lead, 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.
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad — Stakeholder Engagement & Programs Lead
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.
CHAMPS data reveals critical gap in real-time maternal health monitoring at primary healthcare centers.
Digital health tracking and IT infrastructure significantly accelerate intervention timelines for high-risk pregnancies.
Cross-sector collaboration between local health workers, IT leads, and community leaders is essential for sustained reduction in under-five mortality.