Abuja, July 19, 2026 (NAN) Rotary Club of Abuja, Kubwa, has donated mattresses, birthing kits and mosquito nets to health facilities in Kubwa to support emergency and maternal healthcare services.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mattresses were presented to the Accident and Emergency Ward of Kubwa General Hospital.
Birthing kits and mosquito nets were also distributed to pregnant women and nursing mothers at Kungabokun Primary Healthcare Centre in the Kubwa area.
President of the club, Rotarian Nosa Aiyemen, said the donations reflected Rotary’s commitment to humanitarian service.
Aiyemen said the club consulted the hospital’s management to identify its most urgent needs before making the donation.
He said mattresses were among the hospital’s immediate requirements, prompting the intervention.
According to him, Rotary complements the government’s efforts by addressing critical needs in local communities.
He said July is Rotary’s Maternal and Child Health Month, during which the club supports vulnerable groups.
Aiyemen said the club had previously donated bedsheets and screen boards to Kubwa General Hospital.
He assured the hospital of the club’s continued partnership and urged the management to ensure that the mattresses were used for their intended purpose.
Former president of the club, Rotarian Obas Ekeinde, said Rotary is a global humanitarian organisation with more than a century of service.
Ekeinde said Rotary comprises professionals committed to improving lives through voluntary community service.
He said members contributed their resources, skills and time to support sustainable development.
Another former president, Rotarian Lucky Monye, urged beneficiaries not to sell the items.
Monye said the proper use of mosquito nets would help reduce malaria among mothers and children.
The Matron of Kubwa General Hospital, Mrs Uchenna Nwokenna, commended the club for the donation.
The Officer-in-Charge of Kungabokun Primary Healthcare Centre, Mrs Gloria Alazhizhi, also appreciated the intervention.
She said the donations would strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in the community.
The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of awards of excellence to some management staff of Kubwa General Hospital that have distinguished themselves while carrying out their duties by the Rotaract Club of Abuja Kubwa.
Making the presentation, the president of the club, Rotaract Arinze Okehie said the aim was in recognition of their hard work and dedication to duty. (Rot NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi