Pregnant Women to Receive Free Treatment, State Revealed.

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At least 370 pregnant women in Jigawa, Nigeria, diagnosed with anaemia, have benefitted from medical interventions under the Reducing Anaemia Project. This initiative, implemented by the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE), aimed to tackle anaemia among vulnerable groups in the state.

Funded by Latter-day Saints Charity, the project focused on improving maternal and child health in Kiyawa and Jahun Local Government Areas. The programme provided essential healthcare support and nutrition education to lower anaemia rates among pregnant women and children under five.

At the project’s closing ceremony in Dutse, Jigawa State’s capital, CARE’s Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Joel Musaruwa, highlighted the project’s scope. “The project also trained pregnant women in homestead gardening, enabling them to cultivate vegetables within their homes and secure a nutritious diet to combat anaemia,” Musaruwa said. He explained that the training empowered women to grow their own iron-rich vegetables, such as spinach and beans, to improve their health and well-being.

Musaruwa emphasised the severity of anaemia as a public health issue in Nigeria, particularly among pregnant women and young children. “Anaemia is a major concern in Nigeria, and it’s essential that we address it to ensure the health and well-being of our citizens,” he said. “The Reducing Anaemia Project is a clear demonstration of CARE’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children,” he added.

Project coordinator Mr. Emmanuel Akpelu elaborated on the initiative’s goal of encouraging the production and consumption of iron-rich foods and supplements. Akpelu noted that the project significantly reduced anaemia cases among its target population. “We’ve seen a remarkable reduction in anaemia cases among the women who participated in the project,” he said. “As the project comes to an end, we hope its impact will be sustained and that beneficiaries will continue to enjoy improved health and wellbeing,” he said.

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