Delta State Reproductive Health Program

01/08/2025

As we strive for a Delta State free of preventable maternal and perinatal deaths,let us continue to be accountable for our decisions.....
Let's attend Regular Antenatal care ...
Let's decide to space our children....
Let's deliver in a facility with a skilled birth attendant present.

Happy New month!

31/07/2025

https://deltastate.gov.ng/maternal-and-perinatal-death-surveillance-and-response

The Reproductive Health Unit is delighted that the MPCDSR report for 2021-2023 is now on the official Deltastate website.
-2023

12/06/2025

Earlier today the Reproductive Health Unit, in collaboration with TCI held the quarterly Reproductive Health coaches and advocacy core group technical meeting.

The Key objectives of the meeting included;

1. Review of activities, individual progress and challenges
2. Foster collaboration between the Advocacy group and Coaches
3. Share best practices
4. Outline priorities for improved healthcare outcomes
5. Develop a SMART workplan for the next quarter.

The meeting which held at the Prof Chike Edozien secreteriat was quite insightful and a road map was developed on how to achieve the State goals with regards to reproductive health for adolescents and women of reproductive age.

Working together towards !

06/06/2025

Commemorating world club foot day,June 3rd 2025

03/06/2025

Earlier today the Reproductive Health Unit in collaboration with Miracle feet inc and federal medical center Asaba held a stake holders meeting in commemoration of World Clubfoot Day
(June 3rd, 2025)

The meeting aimed to raise awareness about clubfoot, a common congenital condition that affects children's feet.
And to

1. Discuss sustainability and challenges
2. Share inspiring stories of children who have overcome clubfoot.
3. Encourage early detection and prompt intervention.

Let's continue to spread awareness and support those affected by clubfoot! 🙏

01/06/2025

11/05/2025

**International Day of the Boy Child 2025**
**Theme: *Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen***

Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Boy Child, a day to recognize the unique challenges boys face and to affirm our commitment to nurturing their growth into confident, compassionate, and responsible men.

As we reflect on this year’s theme, *“Building Self-esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen,”* we are reminded of the importance of creating safe and supportive environments where boys feel valued, understood, and empowered. Healthy self-esteem is the foundation for resilience, respectful relationships, and responsible decision-making — all crucial to their well-being and future roles in society.

we must equip our boys with the right information, emotional support, and positive role models. Let us break harmful stereotypes, encourage open conversations, and ensure that every boy has the opportunity to thrive — mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Today and every day, let’s stand with our boys. Let’s listen, uplift, and champion them — so they may grow into voices of change and pillars of strength in their communities.

# boychild

08/05/2025

The ministry of health and Deltastate primary Health care development agency in collaboration with NIDSG,the obuaya foundation held a 3 day training in Asaba on Basic emergency Obstetric care (BeMONC) for 25 midwives in the State.

The training focused on current practices in resuciation, emergencies during delivery and the use of the partograph.

Present was the ED DSPHCDA and the State RH Coordinator who
addressed participants on the objectives of the BEMONC Training and discussed plans to scale up across the state.

#7/5/25
Reproductive Health Unit

07/05/2025

Earlier today,the Reproductive Health team supported by the Smiles for mothers consortium attended the regular meeting of the Zonal medical Directors of the Hospital management board.
The meeting was chaired by the CMD Dr Afinotan and was attended by all Zonal MDs,also in attendance was the RH Supervisor Dr Weyinmi francis,the FP logistician and a rep of the Scidar group.

The SRHC made a presentation and
Some of the key issues discussed included:
The institutionalization of the National updated PPH guidelines and WHO management on Post partum Hemorrhage (Specifically the introduction of the EMOTIVE BUNDLE)

- Affordability and possible sustainability
With the use of Heat stable Carbetocin and Calibrated drapes.

* Scale up of the PPH training project.

* Oxytocin Optimization

* MPCDSR reporting and facility based death reviews in
secondary facilities.
* Data reporting

The conversations were quite robust and productive,with the ZMDs promising to incorporate the use of calibrated drapes and have further discussions on the cost implications of the use of Heat stable carbetocin viz a viz oxytocin.

Reproductive Health Unit
7/5/2025