No fewer than 120 nursing mothers in Lagos received valuable insights, advice and baby clothes valued at $25 each recently.
The gesture was courtesy Anchor Humanitarian care and social medical initiative at Ipaja-Ayobo LCDA Health Centre and Ejigbo LCDA Health Centre.
The team was led Dr. Bolarinwa Omotosho, a peace ambassador and medical social worker.
The outreach programmes tagged Postnatal Mental Health Awareness Campaign, was to raise awareness and provide palliative care to mothers of newborn babies
The Ipaja-Ayobo outreach, on November 14, and Ejigbo Health Centre outreach, on November 19, demonstrated Anchor Humanitarian Care & Social Medical Initiative’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. Sixty participants received quality baby clothes at both Health Centres each.
Apex Nurse Ajayi and Hon. Sola Dada expressed gratitude to the team on behalf of Ipaja-Ayobo LCDA Chairman, Hon. Chief Mrs. Bola Sobowale.
Mrs. Gbolahan, Apex Nurse at Ejigbo Health Centre, commended Anchor Humanitarian Care & Social Media Initiative on behalf of the HMO Dr. Ibrahim Yetunde and Hon. Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello, the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA
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Six of the beneficiaries were in Islamic purdah and one mother was blessed with twins. Omotosho, a multifaceted professional, combining expertise in youth culture, social work, leadership, theology, and conflict education, said: “This outreach program demonstrates our commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. We’re grateful for the support of our partners and donors, enabling us to make a tangible difference in lives as we approach the Christmas period.”
He appealed to others to support and do more. The outreach programmes were made possible by a kind-hearted member of Omotosho & Anchor Friends, who encouraged her daughter to donate 210 new baby clothes.
Anchor Humanitarian Care & Social Medical Initiative announced it would replace similar outreaches in December at Makoko, Lagos.
