About Us
Gift clinic! No more maternal death!!
Gift Clinics Hospitals and Medical Services
Gift Clinics Hospitals and Medical Services is on a mission to combat Maternal and Neonatal Health Challenges in Nigeria.
Gift Clinics Hospitals and Medical Services is on a mission to combat Maternal and Neonatal Health Challenges in Nigeria. According to UNICEF, at least 7 million babies are born yearly in Nigeria, with 75% of these children living below the poverty line. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than two-thirds (69%) of maternal deaths occur in the African Region and the major complications, which account for almost 75% of all maternal deaths, are severe hemorrhage, infection, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia), complications during childbirth and unsafe abortion. I was a victim of high blood pressure in pregnancy, and I almost lost my baby because I was delivered prematurely.
What We Do?
Dr. Adepoju and her team of doctors, dentists, nurses and medical laboratory scientists focus on tackling the root causes of maternal deaths in Nigeria through the following multi-faceted approaches.
Reducing Delays in Accessing Care
By partnering with birth attendants in surrounding communities, Gift Clinics reduces delays in accessing adequate care. This partnership encourages early referral of pregnant women when dangers are detected during the delivery process. Additionally, birth attendants can send pregnant women for routine investigations and ultrasound scans, ensuring continuous monitoring and timely interventions.
Collaborating with Health Insurance Agencies
Gift Clinics has partnered with the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) to provide antenatal care for pregnant women registered with the organization. This collaboration ensures that more women have access to essential prenatal services, reducing the financial barriers to receiving adequate care.
Ensuring High-Quality Care:
Gift Clinics provides high-quality care for mothers and newborns within the hospital. This care is essential for preventing complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Over the last 4 years, we have delivered over 300 babies in our facilities and supported more than 3000 newborns and their families in the communities through our referral system.
Impact on Maternal and Neonatal Health
Gift Clinics play a significant role in reducing maternal deaths in Ibadan, the largest city in Oyo State, Nigeria. By providing comprehensive maternity and early neonatal care, the clinic helps to decrease the chances of avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths. The focus on promoting health and well-being through quality care and strategic partnerships is crucial in addressing the high maternal mortality rates in Nigeria.
Dr. Victoria Adepoju and her team at Gift Clinics Hospitals and Medical Services are on a mission to save lives, making substantial strides in improving maternal and neonatal health in Nigeria. Through high-quality care, strategic partnerships, and collaborations with health insurance agencies, they are addressing the root causes of maternal deaths and promoting the health and well-being of mothers and their babies. This holistic approach is vital for ensuring a healthier future for the women and children of Nigeria.
About the Founder – Dr Victoria Adepoju
Dr Victoria Adepoju is a medical doctor, a social worker and a medical data enthusiast. She is the founder of the African Development and Empowerment Foundation and Gift Clinics, hospitals and Medical Services.
She is a passionate young lady with over 15 years of experience in healthcare delivery and advocacy, first as a community health worker and now as a medical doctor. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University and graduated from the University of Wolverhampton, UK, where she studied Masters in Social Work.