Lagos State has arrange over 1,400 service supply factors to supply free household well being providers for every week, aiming to enhance household well being and scale back preventable deaths.
The state made this announcement because it begins the second spherical of the free, weeklong Maternal, New child, Baby, and Adolescent Well being Plus Vitamin (MNCAH+N) Week.
The Particular Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Well being, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed that this system begins from December 16 to twenty, 2024, and it guarantees free, life-saving healthcare providers at designated facilities throughout the state.
“Over 1,400 service supply factors—together with 310 fastened, 376 short-term fastened, and 752 cellular items—have been arrange for the train,” she stated.
Vary of providers supplied
In line with Ogunyemi, the important thing providers to be offered embody the administration of vaccinations with all antigens at fastened posts, together with OPV, Pentavalent, Measles, HBV 0, IPV, and different routine immunizations as per schedule.
“Others are Vitamin A supplementation for youngsters aged six to 59 months, deworming of youngsters aged 12 to 59 months, malnutrition screening, HIV and Tuberculosis testing, and start registration,” she stated.
She added that nursing moms and caregivers may also profit from counseling on Toddler and Younger Baby Feeding (IYCF), meals demonstrations, and the administration of minor sicknesses like malaria and malnutrition.
She famous that household planning providers, antenatal care, postnatal care, and demonstrations of hygiene practices resembling handwashing are additionally built-in into this system.
“This initiative consolidates our efforts to cut back maternal and baby mortality whereas bettering entry to important healthcare for households throughout Lagos,” Ogunyemi emphasised.
Workforce preparedness and collaboration
She added that over 4,000 well being employees have been educated to ship the providers in step with world finest practices.
Dr. Ogunyemi additional highlighted that the MNCAH+N week, held twice yearly, is a joint initiative with the Federal Ministry of Well being to boost residents’ health-seeking behaviors.
She stated that Lagos, because the pioneering state, has constantly recorded improved well being indices, notably for youngsters beneath 5 and girls.
Give attention to adolescents and diet
Highlighting the inclusivity of this system, Dr. Ogunyemi famous that adolescents usually are not omitted, because the state has established 13 specialised facilities providing reproductive well being and psychosocial help.
“Six of those facilities additionally cater to teenage moms, making certain a supportive atmosphere for younger folks to thrive,” she famous.
- Ogunyemi acknowledged that the MNCAH+N Week intervention can be geared in the direction of tackling malnutrition, with a objective to cut back the stunting price amongst kids beneath 5 kids.
- She revealed that healthcare suppliers have been outfitted to introduce micronutrient powders and different nutrition-focused interventions on the grassroots degree.
- The MNCAH+N week, Ogunyemi concluded, represents a significant alternative for Lagos households to entry preventive and promotive well being providers.
She urged girls of childbearing age, nursing moms, adolescents, and pregnant girls to go to their nearest Main Healthcare Facilities or designated websites in the course of the train.
Official flag-off occasion
The First Girl of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, will flag off the occasion on the Shomolu Native Authorities Secretariat, emphasizing the federal government’s dedication to fostering holistic household well being.
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