Wife of the Ebonyi state governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru has flagged off campaign for 2024 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week reiterating her commitment to prioritise women and children.
Mrs Nwifuru stated this on Wednesday, during the event, held at Ndufu Echara, MCH Onuebonyi in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
In a press release issued by the wife of Ebonyi governor's Press Secretary, she called for commitment and compassion of health workers during the one-week exercise across the 13 LGA.
"The services provided during this week are designed to empower you with the knowledge and resources necessary to ensure the health and safety of your children.
"I encourage everyone to take advantage of the services offered and to share this information with others in your community," Nwifuru said.
Earlier in his remark, Dr Moses Ekuma, Commissioner for Health, stated that the exercise was aimed at delivering an integrated package of preventive health services which is cost-effective for improving maternal and child health survival.
Ekuma said that the exercise would capture children under the age of five years with routine immunisation vaccines and vitamin A supplements.
He said exercises would also include, de-worming tablets, screening for malnutrition, birth registration and promotion of other child protection services.
"In this first round of MNHCW, we call on stakeholders, the market women, teachers religious and traditional leaders to release their children, mothers and caregivers to accept the service being provided.
"I affirm the commitment of the present administration to the good health of our citizens and building of a healthy state," Ekuma said.
He commended development and implementing partners, especially Helen Keller International, UNICEF, and WHO, among others for their technical and financial support to the state
