Anambra governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo says the ongoing free antenatal care and delivery services in the state will continue to attend to the most primary health needs of women and save low-income families financial burdens.
The governor’s wife stated this when she visited two women who recently delivered quadruplets and triplets respectively at Referral Health Centre, Awgbu, and Enugwuabo Health Centre, Ufuma, both in Orumba North Local Government Area.
Two days ago, Mrs. Amuche Anoliefo, from Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area, gave birth to a set of four babies at the Referral Health Centre, Awgbu, the same day that Mrs. Ujunwa Edeh who hails from Ehamufu, Enugu State, but resides in Ufuma with her family, gave birth to triplet at the community health center.
On reception of the news, Mrs. Soludo booked a surprise visit to celebrate with the two mothers and present her gift to the babies.
Both women are beneficiaries of the recently introduced free antenatal care and delivery services in Anambra State.
Speaking at each of the health facilities, the governor’s wife said that the current administration will continue to unveil smart health policies that have a direct positive impact on the poor, and praised healthcare givers who attended to the women during successful childbirth.
She expressed joy that both women have been saved from bearing heavy costs amounting to millions of Naira, because they benefitted from the free antenatal care and delivery initiative, and urged pregnant women living in the state to take advantage of the program.
The governor’s wife also asked the nursing mothers to ensure that they feed the babies natural food supplements, look after their health, and ensure that they get all the necessary vaccines that have been introduced by the government.
On his part, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, who was in the governor’s wife’s entourage, commended her for visiting and for bringing joy to the families of both women.
He also drew the attention of the government to the need to upgrade the Referral Health Centre, Awgbu, to a general hospital, as it already boasts enough manpower, bed space, and basic equipment.
Mrs. Anoliefo and Mrs. Edeh, who could not conceal their emotions, said the visits meant so much for both families, as the governor’s wife has brought another light of joy to complete their celebrations.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, that of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, the Executive Secretary of Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Pharmacist Chisom Uchem, among others, were also in the governor’s wife’s entourage.
