The Almanar Women Association (AMWA), in collaboration with Faith and Cultural Champions, has intensified efforts to improve mat...
The monthly lecture, held at Islamic Centre Islamiya Magume in Tukur Tukur Ward brought together adolescent girls, young women, their husbands, and mothers-in-law to discuss key issues surrounding Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), particularly antenatal care and facility delivery.
The initiative focused on strengthening communication between couples, encouraging joint decision-making, and promoting men’s emotional, financial, and practical support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period.
It also highlighted the importance of safe delivery in health facilities, proper aftercare, and the role of mothers-in-law in supporting modern maternal health practices.
Speaking at the event, the Project Officer, Aisha Ahmad, emphasized the need for families to prioritize antenatal care and hospital delivery to reduce childbirth-related complications.
She explained that poor decisions and lack of proper care during pregnancy can lead to serious health conditions, including Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF), often caused by prolonged obstructed labour.
According to her, the sensitization provided participants with knowledge on the causes, prevention, and consequences of such complications, leading to improved awareness within the community.
Aisha Ahmad further highlighted the devastating physical and psychological impact of VVF, noting that affected women often face continuous urine leakage, social stigma, emotional trauma, and, in some cases, marital separation.
She added that increased awareness is improving community support, with more husbands now accompanying their wives to seek treatment, which is provided free of charge at designated health facilities.
Participants at the programme actively engaged in discussions, asked questions, and expressed satisfaction with the knowledge gained.
They also pledged to adopt safer maternal health practices and share the information within their communities.
The programme featured lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive sessions aimed at promoting healthier families and reducing maternal health risks in the area.
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