Gynix Afrika implemented a comprehensive health outreach to 200 pregnant women in Odo-Oba, Oyo State.  As per our findings before the outreach, a significant portion of them had not accessed antenatal care services. This is also in line with the results of a survey conducted during the event, which revealed a low uptake of antenatal care services among the women.

The initiative therefore aimed to bridge the gap in antenatal care, by providing vital education, screenings, consultations, and birthing kits to ensure safe pregnancy and childbirth for the mothers. This is true to the organisation’s mission to extend essential knowledge, preventive care, and quality treatment as an effective strategy for reducing high maternal mortality rates; and promoting the physical, mental, and social well-being of women in Africa.

During the program at the Primary Health Centre Odo Oba, Mrs Olanrewaju, a seasoned nurse and midwife, guided the expectant mothers through topics on proper nutrition, appropriate exercise, signs and stages of labour, and post-natal care. This was followed by an engaging Q&A session, with correct responses rewarded. The session concluded with spirited singing and dancing to antenatal tunes, creating a lively atmosphere.

After the educational session, the organisation provided healthcare services to participants including consultations, vital checks, and laboratory tests. The goal was to detect pregnancy-related risks and complications and refer cases for treatment. In addition, birthing kits were generously distributed to the women through collaboration with Safer Hands Initiative.

A noteworthy incident occurred when Mrs Moromoke Ajayi, pregnant with twins and previously devoid of antenatal care, went into labour during the outreach. Despite complications, the Gynix Afrika team together with health providers at the PHC rendered swift and effective assistance, successfully resuscitating the affected twin and arranging immediate expert care in a nearby teaching hospital for her. Both mother and her babies received commendable attention and were honoured with cash gifts and other tokens from our team.

Community leaders in attendance and the officer-in-charge urged the women to maximize the services provided by Gynix Afrika and the Primary Health Centre. Expressing profound gratitude, they commended Gynix Afrika for the outreach's substantial impact, particularly emphasizing the critical role it played in Moromoke's case. They acknowledged that without this intervention, timely care might have been inaccessible.

Speaking on behalf of Gynix Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Godwin Oyewumi, expressed gratitude for the support received from the Executive Secretary of the Primary Health Care Board and the community at large. He noted that the organisation remained committed to improving the lives of women, “This successful outreach underscores our commitment to making meaningful differences in the lives of women, exemplified by Moromoke and her newborn twins. We remain deeply appreciative of the opportunity to effect positive change.”