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LSPHCB, CIHP Join Forces To Boost Maternal, Adolescent Healthcare In Lagos
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has forged a partnership with the Centre for Integrated Health Programmes (CIHP) to enhance healthcare services for mothers and adolescents across the state.
This collaborative effort aims to strengthen the healthcare system and improve the delivery of high-impact reproductive health interventions.
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During a two-day workshop focused on revising the expanded Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC) and Post Natal Care (PNC) model, the Permanent Secretary of LSPHCB, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, highlighted the significance of the G-ANC approach. Represented by Dr. Veronica Iwayemi, the Programme Manager for the State Emergency Maternal and Child Health Intervention Centre (SEMCHIC-RN), he stated, “The Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC) is a well-tested model designed to improve the experience of Antenatal care in health facilities.”
Dr. Mustafa explained that the G-ANC is a client-centered approach that groups pregnant women with similar needs for joint care. “The model has been linked to better attendance, satisfaction, and health outcomes for mothers and newborns, among other numerous benefits,” he added.
Highlighting the inclusive nature of the collaboration, Dr. Mustafa emphasized the importance of educating expectant fathers on the significance of antenatal care and their role in supporting mothers. Additionally, the G-ANC Manual will cater to the needs of teen mothers in hospitals.
In her welcome address, the CEO of CIHP, Dr. Bola Oyeledun, noted that while the G-ANC project is not new in Lagos State, having kicked off in 2022, there was a need to upgrade and upscale the program for more beneficial outcomes, hence the need for the review of the manual.
Appreciating the state government for the respectful partnership, Dr. Oyeledun stated, “The Centre would continue to offer technical support and assistance in other areas of health, such as RMNCAH+N, prevention of mother-to-child transmission for HIV, and capacity building for human resources for health workers, among others.”
The program is planned for implementation in 240 Primary Healthcare Centers and 20 secondary centers across all 20 Local Government Areas in Lagos State. Areas of expansion include Group Post Natal Care (PNC), Adolescent Healthcare Services, and the inclusion of men in supporting maternal health.
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Through this collaboration, LSPHCB and CIHP aim to improve the quality of care for expectant and new mothers, as well as adolescents, by leveraging the strengths of both organizations and implementing evidence-based models tailored to the needs of the Lagos population.
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