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Ondo orders probe as woman dies after giving birth to quintuplets

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  • Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered an investigation into the death of a 45-year-old woman hours after delivering quintuplets.
  • The woman, Mary Yaduyan, died from a pulmonary embolism at Netcare Multispeciality Hospital.
  • The state government donated ₦2 million to support the newborns and is considering long-term care plans, while also highlighting systemic gaps in maternal healthcare.

The tragic death of Mary Yaduyan, a 45-year-old woman who passed away hours after giving birth to quintuplets in Akure, has prompted a swift response from the Ondo State Government. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding her demise, which medical experts have attributed to a pulmonary embolism.

The governor is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident.

— Seun OsamayeSeun Osamaye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, speaking on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa after visiting the hospital where Mary Yaduyan died.

The government's immediate intervention includes a ₦2 million donation to aid in the care of the five newborn boys, who are currently under medical supervision at Netcare Multispeciality Hospital. This gesture underscores the administration's commitment to safeguarding maternal and child health, even as it grapples with the aftermath of this devastating loss.

His administration remains committed to safeguarding the lives of pregnant women and ensuring that no effort is spared in caring for these babies.

— Seun OsamayeSeun Osamaye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, assuring support for the newborn quintuplets.

Beyond the immediate support for the quintuplets, the incident has cast a spotlight on the persistent challenges in maternal healthcare within Nigeria. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Seun Osamaye, emphasized the urgent need for proactive interventions in high-risk pregnancies and stricter monitoring systems. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of robust emergency response and specialized care for complicated cases, urging a comprehensive review of existing protocols to prevent future occurrences.

This tragedy highlights the urgent need for proactive interventions in high-risk pregnancies.

— Seun OsamayeSeun Osamaye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, emphasizing the need for improved maternal healthcare.
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