Abstract

Abstract
Public Health statistics is the process of collection, analysis and dissemination of health related data to provide adequate information to improve the health living condition of the populace. Health monitoring is a regular collection of data on relevant components of health and its determinants. This study determined the statistical distribution of healthcare facilities as tool for monitoring maternal mortality in achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria. The usage of timely data in public health corroborate the aim of Sustainable Development Goals declaration that emphasis to achieve the overall health goal, universal health coverage and access to quality health care is paramount. Database were obtained and reviewed majorly from relevant literatures. It further revealed the coverage estimates for maternal health indicators, flaws and solutions to Nigeria healthcare system particularly the Primary Health Care and ascertained that medical surveillance and monitoring represent a useful component in the healthcare system in achieving Sustainable Development Goals III. Therefore, building a system well-grounded in routine monitoring and medical intelligence as the backbone of the health sector is necessary and serve as pathway to reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria.

Keywords: Maternal mortality, Statistical distribution, Healthcare facilities, Monitoring and Sustainable Development Goals