End malaria, malnutrition, save a child in Nigeria

Issues surrounding the Nutrition of children were taken into cognisance this period. The organisation is aware of effects of good nutrition and prevention of factors that may prevent them from adequately utilising the nutrients. As the children prepare to go back to school for the comencement of new session, it is important to get them fortified against some parasites that play critical roles against their learning abilities. 

Sunday 17th September was a beautiful day for the children of Onilearo area of ojoo in Ibadan Oyo state, Nigeria. The mother were counselled on maintaining a healthy diet for the growing children and, the importance of periodic deworming activities. One of the mothers present in the program showed her appreciation for this timely move. Malaria rapid testing were also carried out with adequate measures taken.

Giving to this project has helped us this far, but recent drop in this project funding has caused a drastic limitation in terms of its implementation. We directly depend on your relentless giving to keep us reaching these young folks. Thank you for identifying with us.

Health education, giving deworming medicine, vitamin supplements, food packages and other features were the main activities which took place on Tuesday 28, March 2022. Oak Rural Health Organization concentrated on the nutrition and healthy growth segment of the project this time.

An average of fifty mothers and their children were in attendance at the program venue, where they were health educated on effective care and disease prevention in children aged 0-5 who are the main beneficiaries of this project. They were also educated on adequate diet to prevent malnutrition. Demonstrations were done on how to use locally available resources to meet the nutritional needs of the children. Question and answer session followed. Moreover, worm prevention medications and some vitamin supplements were given to every child in attendance. The program ended by distributing some nutrients fortified cereals and other food packages to their mothers. They were all happy to be part of this life changing program. They promised to put their newly gained knowledge into use. This is a need met at the right time' said one of the mothers present.

 This project has been a helping hand to the poor, your generous heart made it possible through your relentless giving. We are proud to have you with us! We still solicit your support to enable us do more. Knowing the importance of good nutrition on early childhood, we would help them grow to become useful adults in the society.