Iyana Church Health Center
OUR IMPACT PROJECTS
On April 24, 2021: We continue our healthcare outreach by visiting one of our partnering community health center at Iyana Church, Ibadan.
The Prenatal Challenge
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of four prenatal care visits. However, In regions with the highest rates of maternal mortality, such as sub-Saharan Africa estimates indicate that only about half of all pregnant women receive this recommended amount of care.
Outreach Outcomes
Provided over 100 pregnant women with free prenatal care services.
Distributed 100 free newborn care packages.
We highlighted the importance of breastfeeding, educated them on proper latching techniques, breast milk benefits on the overall health of the mother and child through evidenced based research findings
Provided coordination and financial support for the Community Health nurses at the primary health center.