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ROTDOW Delivers Vitimin.A, Albendazole, Multivitamins to OSPHCDB to Boost Matenal, Child Health

In continuation of its drive to ensure access to quality basic health care, a non governmental organization, the Restoration For The Dignity Of Womanhood (ROTDOW), on Wednesday, 16th November, 2022 delivered Multivitamins, Vitamin A and Albendazole supplements from Vitamin Angels to Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (OSPHCDB) for effective distribution to all health centres across the state.

The CEO, ROTDOW, Mrs. Olabisi Omolona while thanking Vitamin Angels for continuous supply of vitamins and multivitamin supplements to the state said the gesture over the years has resulted in improved access to health care services.

According to her, the intervention reduces mother and child mortality and increases visits of mothers to health centres for immunization.

“More women now have safe deliveries with the use of these supplements as it is well distributed to reach all nooks and crannies of the state”, she added as she thanked the Ondo State government for prioritizing health of mother and children and partnering with the organization to achieve its goals.

A total of 108 Vitamin A 100,000 I.U, 972 Vitamin A 200,000 I.U, 432 Albendazole chewable and 5500 Multivitamin for Pregnant Women was delivered to OSPHCDB.

 

Speaking on behalf of OSPHCDB, Director, Nutrition, Mrs. Akinkuotu thanked both Vitamin Angel and ROTDOW for making the supplements available for use of pregnant mothers and children saying it has gone a long way in reducing infant and maternal mortality and increased patronage of health centres.

 

 

 

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