The Faith and Cultural Champions (FCC), the Almanar Women Association (AMWA) has advocated increased awareness of Sexual and Re...
The call was made during a Sexual and Reproductive Health Education sensitisation programme held at Madarasatul Nurul Islam Islamiyya, Anguwan Masa, Anguwan Juma Ward, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State
Speaking at the event, the facilitator and matron, Safiya Magaji Ishaq, said comprehensive reproductive health education equips young women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions on menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and family health.
She explained that SRH education encourages regular antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, postnatal care, proper nutrition, and the early recognition of pregnancy danger signs.
According to her, it also helps prevent early and unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and harmful misconceptions about menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and family planning.
Safiya noted that reproductive health education strengthens communication between spouses, promotes healthy family relationships, and empowers women to participate in informed decisions affecting family health.
According to her, the engagement was designed to improve participants' understanding of reproductive health, promote birth preparedness, encourage health facility delivery, and strengthen family relationships through informed decision-making.
She added that healthy and well-informed young women are more likely to contribute positively to their families and communities.
Also speaking, the Ameerah of the Almanar Women Association, Hajiya Rabi Umar Sodangi, said the sensitisation programme was organised to improve maternal and child health outcomes by educating women and families on safe motherhood practices.
She said participants were enlightened on the importance of antenatal care, birth preparedness, health facility delivery, postnatal care, immunisation, and child spacing through extended breastfeeding.
Hajiya Rabi explained that the initiative is being implemented under the Faith and Cultural Champions Project with the support of community health and social development partners to address the high rate of maternal and infant mortality, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
She emphasised the vital role of husbands and other family members in supporting pregnant women through timely access to healthcare, transportation, and emergency funds for delivery-related needs.
The Ameerah expressed satisfaction with the level of participation, noting that the questions raised by participants reflected their interest and willingness to adopt healthier practices.
She urged them to share the knowledge gained with other women and families to extend the impact of the sensitisation programme.
Sodangi stressed that the programme is consistent with Islamic teachings, which encourage the preservation of life, the pursuit of beneficial knowledge, and seeking appropriate medical care, citing relevant Qur'anic verses and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him
The event featured lectures, interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and experience sharing aimed at promoting positive health-seeking behaviour and strengthening community participation in maternal and child healthcare.
More than 100 married Adolescent Girls and Young Women attended the programme.
They commended the organisers for the initiative and pledged to share the knowledge acquired within their communities to improve the health and well-being of women and children.
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