Sokoto first lady flags off distribution of sexual, reproductive equipments, essential drugs to 23 LGAs

Wife of the Sokoto state governor, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, has flagged off the distributions of sexual, reproductive and essential drugs to the 23 local government areas of the state to curb maternal mortality  in the state.

Speaking during the ceremony, Fatima said the state government is determined to reduce maternal mortality rate
Blueprint gathered that the items were doled out to 23 high-burden Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and 23 other PHCs to improve free and qualitative healthcare delivery across the state.
According to her, the state government remains fully committed to the protection of women and children, insisting that her husband has pledged quality healthcare services under his 9-Point Smart Agenda.
She said there can be no meaningful development without a healthy society.
The First Lady also urged health personnel to uphold the highest level of ethical standards in the discharge of their responsibilities.
She further called on security agencies and traditional rulers to safeguard the items, warning, “anyone found diverting them should be apprehended and brought to justice.
Dr. Fatima also appealed to husbands to allow their wives to attend antenatal clinics as well as to allow them to deliver in the health facilities.