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Pregnant women and nursing mothers in Anambra state have benefited from the comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Programme of the Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis.
The medical outreach held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Neni comprised health education, professional counselling, essential medications and maternal care items.
The exercise, the first major humanitarian project under the leadership of the Club’s 25th President, Rtn. Ezuma Smart Chinedu was organized in partnership with Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs across the state in commemoration of Rotary International’s Maternal and Child Health Week.
Speaking after the outreach, President of the Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, Rtn. Ezuma said the outreach was organised to improve health and wellbeing of mothers and children through health education, preventive healthcare and medical support.
He revealed that hospital equipment were donated to the healthcare facility to enhance service delivery, reaffirming the club’s commitment to improving lives through sustainable humanitarian interventions.
According to Ezuma, the project was made possible through the collaboration of sixteen Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs in the State, demonstrating the strength of partnership in addressing critical healthcare needs within communities.
He thanked Rotarians, Rotaractors, healthcare professionals, volunteers, donors and development partners whose support ensured the success of the initiative.
He said, “We also appreciate individuals and organisations who attended my recent installation ceremony and purchased Charity Gate Passes. The proceeds from the exercise had already been channelled into impactful community service projects.
“We will continue to implement programmes that promote quality healthcare, community development and sustainable humanitarian service throughout the 2026–2027 Rotary year, in line with Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”
Delivering a lecture titled “Healthy Mothers, Healthy Children: Building Strong Families Through Community Participation,” a medical practitioner, Dr. Ahoma Mbanuzuru educated participants on the importance of antenatal care, safe delivery, exclusive breastfeeding, childhood immunisation, proper nutrition, hygiene, family planning and disease prevention.
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