The Rotary Club of Abuja has donated birthing kits and other medical supplies worth over N420,000 to 50 mothers in Jiwa Community, Abuja.
The President of the Club, Rotarian Odunayo Bello, handed over the kits to Jiwa Community Health Centre in line with the club’s Maternal and Child Health outreach for the month of July as part of its programmes for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.
Bello said: “We are here in Jiwa to align with this month’s theme focusing on Maternal and Child Health.
“Our mission is to support expectant mothers, which is why we provided birthing kits to 50 mothers to facilitate safer deliveries.
“Witnessing the joy on their faces reaffirms the essence of Rotary.”
The supplies included examination gloves, pads, surgical gloves, baby diapers, latex gloves, and a mucus extractor.
Rotarian Bello said: “We extend our heartfelt blessings to Rotary for their dedication and efforts in improving healthcare.
“The club decided to embark on this project maternal and child health in order to empower communities to take charge of their healthcare needs, fostering long-term sustainability and resilience, aiming to alleviate suffering and improve the quality of life for mothers and children in underserved communities.
“Rotary aims to decrease maternal and child mortality rates by improving access to essential healthcare services, maternal education, and resources such as birthing kits and medical supplies.
The total money spent is N420,000.
“Maternal and Child health projects bring about safer deliveries through the provision of birthing kits and medical supplies ensuring safety during deliveries and minimising complications. There is also access to free or subsidised healthcare services and supplies to these expectant mothers which alleviates the financial strain of medical expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth.
“On the part of the child, there is a reduced mortality rate. Through maternal and child health projects like these, adequate prenatal care and postnatal support are ensured which contribute to healthier birth weights, reduced incidence of premature births, and lower neonatal mortality rates.”
In her remarks, the Assistant Midwife of Jiwa Community Health Centre, Adamu Hauwa Tanko, thanked the Rotary Club of Abuja for the kind gesture.
“On behalf of our matron, I am delighted to share that this is our first encounter with Rotary.
“When they approached us for this project, both our team and the mothers were thrilled.
“Many mothers struggle to afford the essential birthing kits required for delivery, and this donation has greatly eased their burden.
“We sincerely appreciate Rotary’s generosity and pray for continued support from the Almighty to enable more projects like this,” she said.
