Mother hails Anambra free maternity scheme after delivering triplets
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- Anambra State's free maternal healthcare initiative has eased financial burdens for families, as demonstrated by a mother who delivered triplets.
- The program provides quality healthcare throughout pregnancy and delivery without cost, improving access for all women.
- Healthcare workers at Okpoko General Hospital were praised for their professionalism and skill, particularly in saving one of the newborns.
Onyinyechi Ndubuisi credits Anambra State's free maternal healthcare initiative with saving her family significant medical expenses after she delivered triplets via cesarean section. The triplets, two girls and a boy, were born at Okpoko General Hospital on July 6, under the state's program offering free antenatal care, delivery, and maternal health services.
Ndubuisi described the initiative as life-changing, ensuring quality care throughout her pregnancy without any payment. "The free maternal and delivery services ensure that quality healthcare is available to all, irrespective of state of origin," she stated. She expressed gratitude to the Anambra government for alleviating the financial pressure, noting her inability to imagine how the family would have afforded the costs.
The free maternal and delivery services ensure that quality healthcare is available to all, irrespective of state of origin.
The mother, originally from Ebonyi State but residing in Anambra, highlighted how the program has enhanced access to maternal healthcare, allowing pregnant women to receive professional medical attention regardless of their financial situation. She also commended the healthcare staff at Okpoko General Hospital for their dedication and expertise, especially a doctor who resuscitated her third baby shortly after birth, calling the intervention timely and life-saving.
Ndubuisi encouraged expectant mothers to register early at government hospitals for antenatal care, emphasizing the availability of qualified professionals. She cautioned against seeking treatment from unqualified practitioners, stressing the importance of skilled medical care to prevent complications. She also prayed for Governor Charles Soludo's continued blessings for sustaining policies that prioritize maternal and child healthcare in Anambra.
I’m grateful to the Anambra government for easing the financial pressure on my family because I cannot explain where we would have raised the money.
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