MotherCare Outreach distributes kits, learning materials to women, adolescent girls and children in Sabon Gari.
By Yemi Obafemi
Daisy Oak Foundation, in partnership with the Primary Healthcare Centre, Sabon Gari, and the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), FCT Chapter, has provided health education and essential supplies to women, adolescent girls and children in Sabon Gari, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, through its MotherCare Community Outreach Programme.
The Founder and Programme Director of Daisy Oak Foundation, Mrs. Kiema Ogunlana, said the MotherCare Community Outreach Programme was organised to address interconnected health, dignity and education challenges affecting women, adolescent girls and children in the community.
Ogunlana said the Daisy Oak Foundation remained committed to supporting healthier mothers, promoting menstrual dignity among adolescent girls and creating better learning opportunities for children.
The Acting Coordinator of CS-SUNN, FCT Chapter, Mrs. Ushang Aniah, who delivered a goodwill message at the outreach, stressed the importance of community-based interventions in improving nutrition, health and wellbeing among vulnerable groups.
The Officer in Charge of the FCT Primary Healthcare Centre, Sabon Gari, Bwari, Mrs. Comfort Nuhu, also highlighted the importance of adequate nutrition to maternal health, child development and the overall wellbeing of families.
The outreach featured practical sessions on nutrition, personal hygiene, maternal wellbeing and menstrual health. Nutrition facilitator, Mrs. Titi Omale, provided guidance on balanced diets, meal planning and the use of affordable, locally available foods.
Adolescent girls received age appropriate education on menstrual hygiene, including personal cleanliness, proper use and disposal of sanitary pads, preparation for menstruation and addressing misconceptions surrounding menstruation.
MotherCare kits containing essential maternal and baby-care items were distributed to pregnant, nursing and newly delivered mothers, while children received exercise books and basic learning materials to support their education.
The programme brought together health workers, community representatives, civil society partners and volunteers, combining practical education with material support to address immediate needs and promote healthier practices among families in the community.
