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The
Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of
Health, has concluded arrangement to start the distribution of safe
motherhood kits to pregnant women in the state, the Commissioner for
Health, Kunle Salako, has announced.

The Press Officer at the Ministry of Health,
Ayokunle Ewuoso, said the programme is aimed at increasing access and
utilisation of quality maternity services, especially in underserved
areas.

Speaking at the occasion of the distribution of
the kits to health facilities in the state, held in Abeokuta, at the
weekend, Mr. Salako said 1058 Mama Kits and 2 delivery kits had been
provided by the Federal Ministry of Health to support safe motherhood
activities in the state.

According to the Commissioner, 29 General
Hospitals would be given 290 Mama Kits, and 20 Primary Health Care
facilities spread across the state would get 12 Mama Kits each, while
the Gateway Front Foundation would receive 520 Mama Kits.

“It must be emphasised that the distribution of
these kits is free,” he said. “I urge you to ensure that these get to
different users. You must target women who are constrained financially
one way or the other, who cannot afford these kits.”

Mr. Salako also pointed out that two delivery kits
would be given to two Primary Health Care Centres in rural local
government areas of the state, adding that the gesture would encourage
pregnant women to attend the right hospitals for deliveries.