By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
The Primary Health Centre PHC at the 1000 Housing Estate in Maiduguri is grappling with increased demand for childbirth spacing services amid limited resources.
Hajiya Amina Sani, who heads the Family Planning Unit at the facility, disclosed that the centre has witnessed a consistent rise in the number of women visiting to access family planning commodities.
According to her, the facility attends to between 10 and 15 women daily, with many more coming to seek information and awareness on childbirth spacing.
She noted that awareness visits often surpass antenatal consultations, indicating a growing interest among mothers in managing their reproductive health. However, she lamented that the centre does not have enough commodities to meet the increasing demand.
Hajiya Amina appealed to The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and other development partners to increase the supply of family planning commodities to the PHC, stressing that the current allocation is inadequate.
She also urged healthcare service providers to approach their duties with greater commitment and professionalism, particularly in handling sensitive maternal health issues.
In addition, she called on husbands and male guardians to support their wives in accessing childbirth spacing services, describing male involvement as critical to successful reproductive health outcomes.
Community members say the centre remains a lifeline for many families in the estate and surrounding areas, and they are appealing for more government and partner support to expand the scope of services.
Health experts have repeatedly emphasised the importance of family planning in reducing maternal and infant mortality, improving family welfare, and promoting sustainable development
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