HEALTH

Pregnant Women To Enjoy Free Antenatal, Delivery Services In Anambra

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has directed that all pregnant women registered in government hospitals and health centers across the state are to enjoy free antenatal and delivery services.

Soludo gave the directive at Nnobi General Hospital in Idemili South local government area during the launch of the initiative, which is part of his administration’s efforts to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal.

According to the governor, the free services will continue as long as he is at the helm of affairs in Anambra State.

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He urged Anambra communities to contribute their quota, adding that the government alone cannot do everything as ninety-eight percent of Anambra funds are in the hands of private people while the government only controls two percent

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike said the initiative would ensure that Anambra people enjoy good health, adding that 500 health workers to be employed by the state government, have been trained.

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Obidike said that some doctors and nurses, as well as hematology lab attendants, have been sent to Nnobi General Hospital for efficient healthcare delivery.

He explained that part of the reason for the initiative was to further reduce the rate of maternal/infant mortality.

Obidike also emphasized that approval for the antenatal and delivery services have been secured with funds released by Governor Soludo.

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