The Rotary Foundation has praised the implementation of a program to reduce maternal and child deaths as well as improve reproductive health in Nigerian communities.
Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees President Mark Maloney, accompanied by his wife Gay, while delivering the eulogy in a media interview during the project site visit, expressed his encouragement and optimism about the progress of the program .
He said: “Rotary International's 'Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria' project has made significant progress in reducing maternal, child and neonatal deaths in Nigeria.
“The project, which is part of the Rotary Foundation's large-scale grant program, aims to provide safe births and healthy lives for mothers and children.
“With the goal of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates by 25%, the initiative has already reached 2.3 million people with key messages and services.”
He added that the project under the leadership of Professor Dolapo will continue for another year, expanding to additional geographical areas.
“The ultimate goal is to hand over the project to the Nigerian government, ensuring its sustainability and indefinite continuation.”
Maloney also highlighted the importance of supporting mothers around the world, including those in Nigeria, to ensure safe births and healthy lives for their children.
“The Rotary Foundation's efforts in Nigeria demonstrate the organization's commitment to improving health care outcomes and reducing mortality rates.”
“The success of the project can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of Rotary International, the Nigerian government and local healthcare providers.”
“By working together, they have been able to provide essential health care services, including prenatal care, childbirth services and postnatal care, to thousands of women and children.”
“In addition to providing health services, the project has also focused on promoting healthy behaviors and practices among communities.
“This includes educating women and families about the importance of proper nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention.”
“The success of the project serves as a model for other initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes in Nigeria and around the world,” he said.
Earlier, the National Director of Rotary-RMCH, Prof. Emmanuel Adedolapo Lufadeju, disclosed in his presentation that Rotary collaborates with various partners including the Nigerian government, healthcare providers and community leaders.
“These partnerships allow us to leverage resources, expertise and networks to achieve our goals.”
“The RMCH program emphasizes community initiatives, recognizing that health care services are most effective when provided locally.”
“The program works with community health workers, traditional birth attendants and other stakeholders to provide essential healthcare services.”
“The Rotary Club's health care initiatives in Nigeria demonstrate the power of partnerships and community-based approaches to improve health care outcomes,” he added.