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Why You Should Breastfeed Your Child, Red Cross Tells Mothers

7Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Why You Should Breastfeed Your Child, Red Cross Tells Mothers

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, the Enugu State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society has sensitized over 40 nursing and pregnant mothers on the importance of breastfeeding their babies. Speaking during the exercise held at Iji Nike General Hospital in Enugu East Local Government Area, the Health Coordinator of the Red Cross in the state, Mrs Jessie Maduekwe, said the World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. “The past few days have been celebrated the world over and dedicated to raising more awareness about the importance of breastfeeding our children. “Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants because it has everything the baby needs to grow. It ...

World Refugee Day: Red Cross, NCFRMI, SCORP organizes free medical outreach in Enugu

23Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Fitness and Wellbeing, News, Nigeria

World Refugee Day: Red Cross, NCFRMI, SCORP organizes free medical outreach in Enugu

In commemoration of this year’s World Refugee Day, the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, NCFRMI, and the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace, SCORP, University of Nigeria Medical Students Association have organized a free medical outreach for persons of concern in the state. Declaring the event open, NCFRMI South-East Zonal Coordinator, Barr. Mrs Jane Molokwu stated that World Refugee Day was an annual event to celebrate and honour refugees around the world. “Today we recognise the strength of refugees who have fled the conflict and persecution in their country in the hope of safety and a better life. Refugees and displaced persons belong to the most marginalized and vuln...

Enugu Red Cross Trains 20 Volunteers on COVID-19 Risk Communication

26Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Enugu Red Cross Trains 20 Volunteers on COVID-19 Risk Communication

The Nigerian Red Cross Society has trained over 20 selected Red Cross volunteers in Enugu State on COVID-19 risk communication and community engagement. The two-day training which was supported by the International Federation of the Red Cross had volunteers from Enugu North, Enugu East and Nkanu West local government areas of the state. It was aimed at engaging more communities to increase awareness about COVID-19 and curtail the spread of the virus in the state. Declaring the training open, the Branch Secretary, Hon. Tony Udegbu said the campaign which will involve “house to house visits, community sensitization and focus group discussions will provide timely, relevant and actionable life-saving information that will encourage people to adopt safe health practices and reduce fear, s...

Yello Fever: Red Cross Trains 140 on Risk Communication

26Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Yello Fever: Red Cross Trains 140 on Risk Communication

Following the outbreak of yellow fever in Enugu State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society has trained over 140 volunteers of the organisation in the state on yellow fever risk communication. The training which was supported by the International Federation of the Red Cross was aimed at increasing the knowledge of yellow fever transmission, prevention and control, and support communities to adopt safe behaviours through risk communication and community engagement activities. Speaking during the exercise, the Secretary of the Red Cross in the state, Hon. Tony Udegbu stated that the intervention will in a great measure reduce the immediate risk to health and raise awareness about yellow fever which he said has claimed so many lives in state. Mr Udegbu further charged the selected voluntee...

Red Cross Trains Over 80 Volunteers on Safety, Security

30Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Fitness and Wellbeing, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Red Cross Trains Over 80 Volunteers on Safety, Security

Over 80 volunteers of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu have been trained on volunteer safety and security, African News Today has gathered. The three-day event sponsored by the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, is aimed at increasing the access, acceptance, and security of the organisation’s volunteers as they respond to emergencies and humanitarian needs of the people of the state. Declaring the training open, the Branch Secretary, Mr. Tony Udegbu, appreciated the ICRC for their ‘’sustained effort at improving the technical and operational capacity of the Red Cross in the state’’. According to Mr. Udegbu, trainings such as this are important considering the challenges volunteers face in the field; as it will increase the organisation’s ability to address more hu...

Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclude August Meeting

1Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Fitness and Wellbeing, News, Nigeria, Women Empowerment

Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclude August Meeting

The Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu State have sensitised women of Agulu, Umana community in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) on safe pregnancy practices and hygiene promotion on the occasion of their just concluded annual August Conference. Speaking during the exercise, the Health Coordinator of the Red Cross in the state, Mrs. Jessie Maduekwe admonished the women to imbibe the habit of good personal and environmental hygiene which she said is a "win for everyone except the germs." Maduekwe who further described safe motherhood as a time of expectation and joy for a woman, her family and the entire community stressed the need for expecting mothers to take good care of themselves during pregnancy by ensuring healthy nutritious diet and ante-natal care. "Eating nutritious die...

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

26Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Environment, News, Nigeria, Safety

Relocate Upland to Safer Ground, Red Cross Tells Residents of Flood Prone Communities as NiMet Raises Flood Alert

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Enugu Chapter has asked residents of flood prone areas in Enugu State to relocate to safer ground as it aims to avert loss of lives and properties in the event of flood. The call was made when the group embarked on a sensitization campaign in Enugu along with other stakeholders to educate the residents on flood preparedness, mitigation and response. It comes after predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that 2020 will witness heavy rainfall with potential flood. Speaking during the exercise, the Disaster Management Coordinator of the Red Cross in Enugu, Michael Morris admonished members of the public to be observant and on alert throughout the rainy season and report any flood incident to the appropriate authorities. Morris said...