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AIICO Insurance Plc has provided maternal health education, medical screening and essential care supplies to 1,000 participants during a two day outreach programme at General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The initiative, organised in partnership with HACEY Health Initiative in September 2026, targeted pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants. It aimed to improve awareness of maternal health risks and make basic preventive healthcare more accessible to women attending antenatal and immunisation clinics. The programme combined blood pressure, blood sugar and malaria screening with health education, medical referrals and the distribution of 650 maternal care kits. Participants whose results indicated potential health risks were referred to a doctor at the hospital for further assessment.
The health education sessions focused on recognising pregnancy danger signs, preventing malaria, preparing for childbirth and seeking medical attention when necessary. The organisers said the approach was designed to help women identify possible health problems early and understand when professional care was needed. The 650 maternal care kits distributed during the exercise contained supplies such as sterile gloves, gauze, surgical blades, cord ties, sanitary pads, antiseptics, diapers, wipes and mackintosh. Healthcare workers also explained how to use the items properly to support hygienic delivery and newborn care.
Abimbola Shobanjo, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager at AIICO Insurance Plc, said the initiative reflected the company’s commitment to addressing practical community needs.
“Our approach to corporate responsibility is centred on initiatives that address real needs and make a practical difference in people’s lives. Maternal health is particularly important because the wellbeing of mothers has implications for their babies, families and communities. Through this outreach, we supported 1,000 participants with health education and screening, facilitated timely medical referrals for those with high-risk results, and provided 650 maternal care kits to promote safer delivery and newborn care practices.”
She added that providing supplies alone was not enough, stressing the importance of helping women recognise health risks and make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
“We believe that impact goes beyond providing resources. It also involves helping people recognise potential health risks, understand when to seek medical attention and make more informed decisions about their wellbeing. Working with HACEY and the healthcare professionals at General Hospital, Ikorodu, enabled us to deliver these interventions within an existing healthcare setting and reach women at a point when the support could be useful.”
Participants also highlighted the importance of the programme. Balogun Olajumoke, a trader, said the health education session reminded her to pay closer attention to her health and that of her baby during pregnancy. Another participant, Idiat Adebola, a caterer, emphasised the importance of malaria screening, noting that the infection may not always show obvious symptoms before becoming serious.
The partnership between AIICO and HACEY reflects efforts to support maternal health through community based interventions that complement existing healthcare services. By combining screening, education, medical referrals and essential supplies, the programme sought to address several needs faced by pregnant women and nursing mothers.
The initiative also highlighted the importance of regular antenatal visits and early medical attention when potential complications arise. These measures can help women make informed decisions during pregnancy and improve their preparedness for childbirth and newborn care. For AIICO, the outreach forms part of its corporate responsibility efforts, using partnerships to extend health information and practical support to communities.
The programme’s reach of 1,000 participants, alongside the distribution of 650 care kits, provides a measure of its immediate impact. However, sustained improvements in maternal health also depend on continued access to qualified healthcare workers, essential medicines and follow up care beyond one off outreach programmes.
