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In furtherance of its commitment to improve and promote good health care in Ogun State, Princess Christiana Adeyosola Abeke Foundation, PCAAF launched its first maternal health initiative; an initiative to foster the transformation of Iperu Remo’s health care. The launch which held at the Alaperu’s Palace, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State on 23 October, 2019, was organized in partnership with Royal African Medical Outreach (RAMO) of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ile-Ife.
The foundation, pioneered by Princess Adeyosola Basibo-Odoru, focuses on maternal health, child health and family planning, ensured free medical check-up and medications were administered to every woman and mother present at the launch while the foundation also enlightened the people about the importance of good health for women and children, as it leads to a more fulfilled and meaningful life.
Speaking during the event, Princess Adeyosola Basibo-Odoru, founder of PCAAF, emphasised on the essence of educating mothers and women about maternal wellness and family planning in Nigeria and helping them with the provision of proper medical needs to increase maternal immortality.
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“We are super excited about this initiative, we are focused on building a solid platform that will lead conversations on maternal health, child health, family planning, help women and mothers in Ogun State as it is evident that the increase in mortality rate is caused by lack to access proper medical services. The effect of poor health care for nursing mothers in Nigeria are numerous and these increase child mortality. This outreach will help people to be conscious that there are effective ways of preventing and dealing with various maternal health conditions.” she said.
Representing RAMO of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ile-Ife for the initiative, Dr. Seni Farinu said “This is our first time working with Princess Christiana Adeyosola Abeke Foundation and we are happy to say that this collaboration has made a big impact in Iperu-Remo, maternal health is one of most serious medical issues that need urgent attention and this partnership has demonstrated a way forward in the Ogun State health care scene, we are delighted to part of this.”
Mrs Iyabo Otubushin, a beneficiary of the initiative expressed her appreciation to PCAAF for the free medical check-up and medications given during the launch.
“I am happy that a foundation like PCAAF understands the significance of maternal and child health in Iperu-Remo. It’s a very good initiative, we mothers and women in Iperu-Remo wants this organisation to keep up the good work they started.” Badejoko said.
According to WHO in 2015, Nigeria’s estimated maternal mortality rate was over 800 maternal deaths per 100,000 live birth and a Nigerian woman has a 1 in 22 lifetime risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum; whereas in developed countries, the lifetime risk is 1 in 4900.
Princess Christiana Adeyosola Abeke Foundation remains committed to setting standards for sustainable maternal health practices by adopting medical practices to build a desirable maternal ecosystem.
