Ibrahim Suleiman
The wife of Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, has provided N50,000 cash support each to 50 women living with obstetric fistula in the state.
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She presented the financial assistance during an event held at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Hospital, Zaria.
Hajiya Hafsat said the gesture was aimed at easing the challenges faced by the women, encouraging them and demonstrating love and support.
She urged pregnant women to attend antenatal care regularly and ensure they deliver in health facilities to prevent complications associated with childbirth.
The Governor’s wife also advised the beneficiaries to utilise the financial assistance judiciously and adhere to medical advice provided by health workers.
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Earlier, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, commended the Governor’s wife for supporting women living with obstetric fistula.
She said the state government remained committed to improving healthcare delivery through the renovation and upgrading of hospitals, as well as the recruitment of qualified health personnel.
In her remarks, the Chief Medical Director of Hajiya Gambo Sawaba Hospital, Dr Hussaina Adamu, said the hospital was sensitising fistula patients on personal hygiene and other healthy practices to improve their well-being during treatment and after discharge.
Also speaking, the representative of the Hakimin Birni, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, and the representative of the Chairman, Kaduna State Ward Development Committee, Malam Ahmad Haruna Lemu, appreciated Governor Uba Sani for his efforts towards improving healthcare delivery in the state.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Governor’s wife for the financial assistance.
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Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani also announced that the beneficiaries would be enrolled in the Kaduna State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme free of charge for one year.
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