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In its initiative to enhance reproductive health services and boost maternal health results throughout the state, the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has started implementing the National Guidelines for Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP).

Delivering a speech during a two-day training session on the STOP guidelines at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Muideen Olatunji, emphasized the Oyo State Government’s dedication to lowering maternal illness and death rates by implementing data-driven policies, increasing access to high-quality medical services, and strengthening the skills of healthcare professionals across all levels of care.

Dr. Olatunji pointed out that unsafe abortion continues to be a significant cause of avoidable maternal deaths and health issues, especially for women and teenage girls.

He stated that implementing the national guidelines would create a unified structure for healthcare providers and involved parties to offer secure, ethical, and rights-focused reproductive health care in accordance with authorized legal and medical regulations.

He also mentioned that the initiative highlights the government’s commitment to enhance the healthcare system via open discussion, cooperation among interested parties, and implementing effective practices that ensure the health and welfare of women and families throughout the state.

The gathering united key stakeholders from multiple medical and professional disciplines to examine, adapt, and apply the national guidelines according to the health priorities of Oyo State.

Presenting on the topic of safe termination of pregnancy for legal reasons during a stakeholders’ meeting and training session, the Executive Director of the Centre for Bridging Health Gaps, Dr. Moriam Olaide Jagun, highlighted the need to ensure healthcare professionals have proper understanding of the legal and medical guidelines that support safe termination of pregnancy, especially in cases where a woman’s life or health is in danger.

She observed that enhancing knowledge among medical professionals could assist in decreasing avoidable maternal fatalities and issues caused by unsafe abortion procedures.

Dr. Jagun also emphasized the importance of providing respectful, private, and unbiased care to women and girls accessing information and services related to abortion.

She emphasized that medical professionals have a duty to maintain the respect and rights of patients while adhering to legal boundaries.

Attendees of the training praised the presentation for its clear explanations, comprehensive content, and real-world applicability to healthcare services. The session also offered chances for interactive conversations about ethical duties, privacy, proper record-keeping, and the standard of abortion-related medical care.

Participants reemphasized their dedication to backing initiatives and strategies that enhance maternal well-being, decrease risks associated with unsafe abortions, and increase availability of critical reproductive health care services throughout Oyo State.

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