
The Rotary International Foundation has pledged $2 million to upgrade maternal care and child healthcare in Nigeria. This huge investment adds to the work Rotary has done previously, such as the eradication of polio in the country.
Global Leadership in Action
The past District Governor, Victor Onukwugha, also chairman of the Trustee Chair’s Visit to Nigeria committee, announced this in a press briefing and disclosed that Rotary International Foundation Trustee Chair Mark D. Maloney would visit from 15-20 January, 2025, to inspect these funds on the mothering health initiative while putting Rotary into good light, shining in different aspects in Nigeria.
Grant Worth $2 million for Mother Child Health
Rotary has used the funds to enhance maternal and child healthcare services, demonstrating its commitment to aiding vulnerable communities.
The collaboration of Rotary with the Nigerian government has yielded amazing results. Particularly, Nigeria was declared polio-free in 2020, thanks to the massive efforts of Rotary and its partners. Recently, the Rotary Polio Plus Committee contributed another $14 million to keep the efforts of polio eradication going.
Onukwugha said that donations from people all over the world have helped Rotary to make a difference in the health sector in Nigeria. “Rotary has transformed Nigeria from having the highest number of polio cases to being polio-free,” he said.
Highlights of Maloney’s Visit
During his visit, Maloney will hold a town hall meeting in Abuja with Rotarians and non-Rotarians. He will also witness the symbolic polio immunization exercise as Rotary reiterates its commitment to public health. The Trustee Chair will thereafter meet with President Bola Tinubu and take a tour of other Rotary initiatives in Lagos before leaving the country.
A Legacy of Impact
The organization was founded in 1905 and has since been a leading organization in humanitarian service. The Rotary Foundation, established in 1917, has expanded its endowment from $26.05 to over $2 billion. Programs such as the Programme of Scale continue the work of Rotary in addressing critical global issues, including maternal and child healthcare.
Conclusion
The $2 million grant is a game-changing moment for maternal care in Nigeria, improving the country’s healthcare infrastructure and the health outcomes of mothers and children. As Maloney’s visit underscores his commitment to global health, this impactful partnership with Nigeria stands to benefit even more.
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