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Aiyedatiwa distributes pregnancy kits to 1000 women in Ondo

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  • Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa launched the 'Ibi Irorun Safe Delivery Initiative,' distributing 1,000 pregnancy kits to expectant mothers.
  • The initiative aims to promote safer childbirth and alleviate the financial burden of delivery on families in the state.
  • The program is part of the administration's broader commitment to improving healthcare access and quality, including revitalizing primary healthcare centers and expanding health insurance enrollment.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has initiated the 'Ibi Irorun Safe Delivery Initiative,' a program designed to enhance maternal healthcare by distributing 1,000 pregnancy kits to expectant mothers. The launch took place at the Basic Healthcare Centre in Arakale, Akure, marking a significant step in the state government's efforts to ensure safer childbirths and reduce the financial strain associated with delivery.

Our administration has also completed arrangements for the provision of a magnetic resonance imaging machine, CT scan equipment, theatre suites and ophthalmic equipment at the teaching hospital level.

— Lucky AiyedatiwaGovernor Aiyedatiwa detailing broader healthcare improvements in Ondo State.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Special Adviser on Health, Prof. Simidele Odimayo, emphasized that this initiative aligns with his administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery and ensuring access to quality, affordable medical services for all residents. The program is complemented by ongoing efforts to revitalize 60 primary healthcare centers and provide continuous support to health workers. Furthermore, over 300,000 residents are now enrolled in the state's health insurance scheme, with more than 102 primary healthcare centers completed and equipped.

The Ibi Irorun initiative is an icing on the cake because the pregnancy kits would complement the state government’s existing free healthcare services for pregnant women.

— Lucky AiyedatiwaGovernor Aiyedatiwa describing the significance of the safe delivery initiative.

The 'Ibi Irorun' initiative is described as an "icing on the cake" for the state's existing free healthcare services for pregnant women. The kits contain 13 essential hospital delivery items, as approved by the governor. Dr. Bosede Osamaye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, highlighted that this first phase will distribute 1,000 kits, providing much-needed support to expectant mothers and easing burdens on their families. The initiative has been met with gratitude from pregnant women, who see it as a significant relief.

Today, the state has started the distribution of 1,000 pregnancy kits in the first phase, tagged ‘Ibi Irorun Safe Delivery Items’, which contained 13 hospital delivery items as approved by the governor.

— Dr. Bosede OsamayeCommissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development explaining the contents and scope of the initiative.

Dr. Francis Akanbiemu, Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, added that the kits would simplify the delivery process and lessen financial pressures. Beneficiaries are expected to present these kits at their health facilities when due for delivery. The contents include wrappers, gloves, and other vital items, ensuring that essential supplies are readily available for a safe childbirth.

Our pregnant women are grateful because this will go a long way in removing burdens from their husbands and from them.

— Dr. Bosede OsamayeCommissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development on the impact of the initiative.
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