Two female voices in dialogue featured in a radio spot about maternal health – this is the initiative promoted by Doctors with Africa CUAMM in collaboration with Action Against Hunger in the Central African capital on the occasion of World Health Day.
A simple yet effective way to deliver an important message to every mother everywhere: Prenatal visits are essential to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the future baby! As one of the voices in the spot says, speaking to a young expectant mother, reminding her of the importance of prenatal visits and access to a safe, assisted delivery in a proper healthcare facility.
With this message, we wanted to celebrate World Health Day, which this year the World Health Organization (WHO) dedicated to maternal and child health under the theme “A healthy start, a future full of hope.” The spot was broadcast in French and Sango, the local language spoken by most of the population, especially in the suburban areas.
Through the collaboration with the local broadcaster Radio Ndeke Luka, the information activities continued in the following days with the airing of a prize-based quiz. The “Mandako” quiz, broadcast daily from April 7 to 11, asked listeners a series of questions on topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, weaning, and newborn health. The 40 participants took part in the radio game and then received a kit as a prize, which included essential personal hygiene and baby care items.
One of the quiz participants picks up the prize kit.
As part of the celebration, discussion groups were organized at the Bangui Pediatric Hospital (CHUPB). Activists, representatives from the hygiene office, and the person responsible for information, education, and communication activities delivered key messages with the support of a facilitator from Action Against Hunger.
The initiative is part of a project carried out by Doctors with Africa CUAMM and the NGO Action Against Hunger, with financial support from the European Union.
