The Caretaker Chairman of Andoni Local Government Council, Hon. Reginald Ekaan says his administration will explore new frontiers of collaboration with the Rivers State Government to better public health in Andoni.
Hon Ekaan stated this while flagging off the Maternal, New Born and Child Health Week programme at the Model Primary Health Centre, Ngo Town, Headquarters of Andoni Local Government.
Ekan, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Medical Services, Chief Dr. Fred Kpane Uwikor Usende emphasised the resolve of his administration to address the issues plaguing the health sector in the local government.
He appealed to pregnant women, mothers of newborn babies from age 0-5 years and those who require medical care to go to any health centre in Andoni and partake in the exercise while also admonishing them to stop patronising quacks and always visit the health centres across Andoni communities to seek health care services rather than unqualified places.
“Our people need to stop self medication, patronize qualified birth attendants and take proper medical care if we must reduce cases of maternity and mortality losses in our Local Government,” he said
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