Maternal and child mortality
has been described as a serious health challenge, which requires support from
all quarters before it can be tamed. This was made known by Wife of the
President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu
Buhari at the commissioning of a new Maternity Complex built
and equipped by the Aisha Buhari Foundation on Tuesday, 12th December, 2017 in
Daura, Katsina State.
She called on
stakeholders and well-to-do Nigerians to put in their best to achieve this.
“As I
commission this building today, I do so with gratitude to Allah (SWT) and
fervent prayers that it will serve humanity for long period in time and
encourage others to make a difference in the lives of women all around Nigeria
and the world.” said Mrs. Buhari.
“Because of
the enormous challenges women face, I am committed to complementing the effort
of government in advocating for primary health care.”
The
foundation laying ceremony of the project was held in May, 2017 by Mrs. Buhari
with a promise of early completion. This was accomplished in 7 months and it is
now in full service.
The complex
is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to handle vital checks,
laboratory tests, in-patient and out-patient care and even surgeries.
Earlier, the
Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari expressed appreciation of the
government and people of Katsina State for this great project and promised to
manage it efficiently, deploying adequate staff and resources to the complex,
which is sure to attract more patients from within and outside its catchment
area.
Minister of
State for Health, Professor Osagie Ehanire said at the event that by this
project, Mrs. Buhari is in tune with the problems of maternal mortality in
Nigeria, saying that the project is in line with and complements government
policy. He called on other well-meaning Nigerians to engage in such corporate
responsibility so that health outcomes can improve.
Goodwill
messages were delivered by wives of governors of Bauchi and Imo state, and the
Executive Secretary, National Primary Health Care Development Agency.
Highlight of
the event was the cutting of the tape and unveiling of the plague, followed by
inspection of facilities at the complex.
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