World Women Organization and Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital meets to Discuss Partnership to Enhance Women and Children’s Healthcare in Lagos Nigeria
Combating Disease Outbreak and Beyond
On Thursday, 17th October 2024 the founder of World Women Organization paid a courtesy visit to the commandant of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo – Lagos State Nigeria to discuss healthcare partnerships for women and children in Lagos State. Rachel Akem-Harumi, the founder of World Women Organization and her delegation discussed the recent diphtheria outbreak, and how WWO can assist in cubbing the health menace. The purpose of the WWO partnership proposal with the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital is to work together to address the following:
- Vaccine shortages
- Enhance healthcare infrastructure
- Promote disease prevention.
Key Partnership Objectives
- Improve access to essential vaccines and medications for women and children.
- Strengthen healthcare services, focusing on maternal and child health.
- Conduct community outreach programs and awareness campaigns on disease prevention.
- Support research and development of innovative healthcare solutions.
Rachel Akem-Harumi, eloquently articulated that WWO is committed to empowering women and children through improved healthcare, and charitable donations to vulnerable communities around the world”. “Our partnership with the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital will drive meaningful change in our community, she added.”
“The Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services,” added Capt. Banigo The Head of the Public Health Department of the hospital. “This partnership with WWO will enhance our efforts and benefit the community.”
The recent discovery of diphtheria patients in the region highlighted the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address vaccine shortages and enhance healthcare infrastructure. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria accounts for 30% of all diphtheria cases globally, with a significant impact on women and children.
In response, WWO and the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital may be joining forces to tackle these challenges.
The partnership seeks to achieve the following:
- Improve access to essential vaccines and medications for women and children.
- Strengthen healthcare services, focusing on maternal and child health.
- Conduct community outreach programs and awareness campaigns on disease prevention.
- Support research and development of innovative healthcare solutions.
We believe that when this partnership is finalized, 10,000 women and children will be direct beneficiaries.
Geoffrey Harumi, a member of WWO delegation, and an Advisory Board member said “we are thrilled to partner with the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital to assist and give hope to seemingly hopeless communities”. “Together, we will make meaningful impact on the health and well-being of women and children in affected communities”.
On the other hand, Surgeon Captain IB Chukwuka, the Commandant of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital said he is committed to partnerships that will provide quality healthcare services to the people. “I believe that when the partnership with WWO is signed, it will enhance our efforts and benefit the community.
