The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country following the successful management of a complex quadruplet delivery at the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta.
The delivery involved Mrs. Mufiat Olateju, who was referred to the tertiary health facility while already in labour. Medical personnel at the hospital responded swiftly to the high-risk situation and successfully delivered the quadruplets while stabilising both the mother and the newborns.
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who was briefed on the development, directed the hospital’s management to ensure that the mother and her babies receive comprehensive medical care, monitoring and support to safeguard their wellbeing.
Following the directive, the hospital commenced appropriate post-delivery care for the mother and the babies, while also providing counselling and psychosocial support to the family.
The Ministry commended the professionalism and coordinated response of the medical team at the Abeokuta facility, noting that multiple births such as quadruplets are medically complex and require specialised care and monitoring.
Dr. Salako also used the opportunity to emphasise the importance of early and consistent antenatal care for pregnant women. According to him, regular antenatal visits enable health professionals to detect and manage potential complications early, improve pregnancy outcomes and ensure safer deliveries for both mothers and babies.
Health experts said early antenatal registration and routine pregnancy monitoring are crucial for detecting multiple pregnancies and planning safer delivery procedures.
Pregnant women were therefore encouraged to register early for antenatal care at recognised health facilities and maintain regular contact with qualified healthcare professionals throughout their pregnancy.
The Ministry further stressed that postpartum counselling, including voluntary family planning services, remains an important component of maternal healthcare as it helps families make informed decisions about birth spacing and overall wellbeing.
The Federal Government reiterated that it remains committed to improving maternal, newborn and child health services nationwide through stronger health systems, skilled healthcare personnel and expanded access to quality healthcare across all levels of the health sector.
