By Chukwuka Ugokwe
Rotary international Club of Onitsha, has donated assorted health care items to Basic Health Center And Maternity, Onitsha for distribution to nursing mothers as part of activities lined up to mark its Maternal and Child Health Care Project
Items donated during the project themed “Unite For Good” included sanitary pads, baby weighing scale, baby care kits, diapers soaps, wipes and insecticide treated nets.
President of the Club, Rtn Joy Mbadugha, assisted by the Project Service Chairman, Rtn Kingsley Ndukwu, while presenting the items, said the gesture was to marked her impactful beginning of the service year
Commenting on the mission and values of Rotary International, she encouraged the mothers to prioritize both their health and the wellbeing of their children.
Assistant Governor, Rtn. Flora Mbaeli, also spoke to the mothers, reinforcing the importance of maternal care and commending the community for their participation.
“This outreach was designed to offer practical support to pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children, while promoting health awareness and fostering stronger community partnerships.
We gathered that it was also staged to raise awareness on essential maternal and child health practices, to support expectant and nursing mothers with health education and relief materials and strengthen collaboration between Rotary and local health institutions.
The Club’s President enumerated other activities to include, health Talks, delivered by
Rotarians and healthcare professionals on informative sessions on Postnatal care, Breastfeeding, Child nutrition, Hygiene and sanitation, and Immunization
Other intervention measures were, basic Health Screening, and Routine checks such as blood pressure and weight monitoring were provided, with referrals offered where necessary.
“In addition to the medical donations, the club provided sanitary materials to the facility and engaged in discussions with staff on potential areas of future support”
Receiving the items on behalf of both the Health Care Staff and beneficiaries, the Head of the Center, Ezenwaka Chiamaka, expressed heartfelt gratitude and encouraged the club to return for future collaborations.
A Community Member, Mrs Okeke, thanked Rotary Club for the support services, education and generosity.
Awesome work by the Alert Governor