Kwara State Promotes Hospital Deliveries for Pregnant Women

The Kwara State government has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates by urging pregnant women to utilize hospitals for safer deliveries. A sensitization campaign, organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), emphasizes the importance of antenatal care.

Saad Hamdalat, the press secretary of the Kwara State Ministry of Health, stated that the program aims to raise awareness among expectant mothers about the significance of seeking quality maternal healthcare services. Dr. Taohe Abdullahi, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health, urged early registration for antenatal care and regular clinic appointments throughout pregnancy.

The campaign also includes the distribution of delivery kits to pregnant women and highlights the role of midwives in ensuring safe pregnancies and childbirth. The sensitization campaign coincides with the International Day of the Midwife, observed annually on May 5, to recognize the vital role midwives play in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.