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Okobo to Offer Free Maternal and Child Health Services for World Breastfeeding Week

Okobo to Offer Free Maternal and Child Health Services for World Breastfeeding Week

Okobo Local Government Area will hold a free maternal and child health outreach to mark World Breastfeeding Week 2026. The outreach is scheduled for Friday, 7 August 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Primary Health Centre in Okopedi. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Services will include antenatal care, breastfeeding counselling, healthcare for children aged 0–5, ultrasound scans, chest X-rays, tuberculosis screening, birth registration and enrolment in the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Scheme. The event supports the World Breastfeeding Week theme: “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.”

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M
mel

Will the outreach cover both antenatal guidance and breastfeeding support, or is it mainly for mothers who have already delivered?

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emeka

Will pregnant women also be able to access the maternal health services during the programme?

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peter

A free service at the Primary Health Centre can be a welcome opportunity for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and parents in Okobo.

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julia

The announcement is useful, but the 8:00 a.m. start may be difficult for some parents unless they plan their transport early.

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hala

Anyone interested should note the Friday, 7 August date and arrive early at the Okopedi Primary Health Centre for the outreach.

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