In response to heart-wrenching revelations about high levels of anemia during pregnancy and other severe conditions in Suaman, in the Western North Region, Member of Parliament Joseph Betino has donated drugs to the Health Directorate.
The bulk of the drugs are intended to ensure that health facilities in Suaman are well-equipped to treat women during all phases of pregnancy and that "money is not a hindrance." Joseph Betino told ConnectNews that he took this step after hearing about "the alarming cases of anemia during pregnancy in my constituency." "In this day and age, challenges associated with pregnancy, like anemia, should be a thing of the past.
Therefore, it is sad if it still persists.
My pledge is to help reduce it to the barest minimum, and if possible, completely eliminate it," he said. "I'm presenting several boxes of ferrous sulfate (iron supplements), folic acid, and vitamin B12 injections for that purpose." In addition, the MP also donated other drugs, including prenatal vitamins, oxytocin, and misoprostol. "I have committed to liaising with the Health Directorate to draw up a plan where I will provide drugs as needed.