Kwara government urges pregnant women to deliver in hospitals
The Kwara State Government has launched a campaign to encourage pregnant women to use hospitals for safer deliveries. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund, aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths by promoting antenatal care and skilled birth attendance. Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi and other health officials emphasized the importance of early registration and regular checkups. The campaign also included the distribution of delivery kits and advice on malaria prevention.
What we know
- The Kwara State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, organised a sensitisation campaign for pregnant women.
- Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi urged expectant mothers to register early for antenatal care and attend all clinic appointments.
- Delivery kits were distributed to encourage hospital deliveries and better birth preparedness.
- Gloria Enueze from UNFPA highlighted the vital role of midwives and the benefits of family planning.
- Pregnant women were advised to use insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent malaria.
