Rivers State has made a significant stride in improving maternal and child health with the official launch of the Skilled Birth Attendants Program. The initiative, supported by the World Bank IMPACT Program, will deploy skilled birth attendants to 203 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, ensuring access to safe and quality maternal and newborn care.
The program's launch, held yesterday, was spearheaded by Dr. Kinikanwo Innocent Green, Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, alongside the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, and key partners from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF, and Corona Management System.
"As an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, I am immensely proud to have led this crucial event," stated Dr. Green. "This program will dramatically improve access to essential care for pregnant women throughout Rivers State."
He emphasized the importance of utilizing the PHCs, urging all pregnant women to seek antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care at their nearest facility. "Together, we can build a healthier future for mothers and children in Rivers State," he added.
This initiative represents a major investment in the health and well-being of Rivers State's mothers and children, promising to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates and improve overall health outcomes
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