July 20, 2025

Rotary Club Of Isolo Sensitizes Expectant, Nursing Mothers To Maternal, Child Health, Distributes Kits

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The Rotary Club of Isolo has carried out its annual maternal and child health project where its sensitized pregnant women and nursing mothers in Isolo community.

The program was held at Isolo Primary Healthcare Centre and it featured professional counsel on proper hygiene and nutrition for the well-being of both mother and child.

According to the Club’s United President, Rotarian Michael King, the project, being the first the club will be executing in the new Rotary Year which commenced on the 1st of July, was in fulfilment of one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus adding that the importance of good health for mother and child and the broader family cannot be over emphasised.

“This project is one of what Rotary International prioritises as it focuses on the well-being of the family and family, they say, is the major component that makes a community and nation. We’ve come here to sensitize these pregnant women and nursing mothers on the importance of healthy living. A team of medical experts has spoken to them on the myths and facts about pregnancy, what they need to do and ensure safe delivery as well as how to ensure proper growth of their babies among other health tips,” King said.

Speaking further, he urged the beneficiaries to make the most of the medical advice and avoid self-medication or abuse of drugs and always report any concerns and unusual feelings to the medical facility.

He reaffirmed the club’s unending commitment to carrying out impactful projects in Isolo community.

Earlier, Apex Nurse Bola Lawal took the women through a comprehensive health talk just as other medical professionals and the visiting Rotarians led in a light exercise session with the audience.

The major highlight of the event was the donation of BP apparatus, distribution of diapers, nightingale among other maternal necessities to the beneficiaries.

Other members of the club in attendance included, Past President Dave Emelike, Rotarian Tofunmi Afinni, Rotarian Eniola Ogunbanwo, United President of Rotaract Club of Isolo, Rotaractor Hameemah Adediran, Rotaractor Nuha Tella among others.

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