Abuja — The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services across Nigeria following the successful delivery of quadruplets at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The delivery involved a set of quadruplets born to Mrs. Mufiat Olateju, who was referred to the tertiary health facility while already in labour.
Medical teams at the hospital promptly responded to the high-risk situation and successfully managed the complex delivery, stabilising both the mother and the newborns.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, upon receiving a briefing on the case, directed the management of FMC Abeokuta to ensure that the mother and the babies receive comprehensive medical care, close monitoring and necessary support to safeguard their wellbeing.
According to a press statement signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the ministry, the hospital has since commenced appropriate medical care for the mother and the newborns, while also providing counselling and psychosocial support to the family.
The ministry commended the professionalism of the medical team at the hospital for their prompt and coordinated response, noting that multiple births such as quadruplets are medically demanding and require specialised care and continuous monitoring.
Salako emphasised the importance of early and consistent antenatal care for pregnant women, noting that regular antenatal visits help health professionals detect and manage potential complications early.
“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,” he said.
Health experts say cases such as the quadruplet delivery highlight the importance of early antenatal registration and routine pregnancy monitoring, which help detect multiple pregnancies early and allow health workers to plan safer deliveries.
The minister also encouraged pregnant women to register early for antenatal care at recognised health facilities and maintain regular contact with qualified health professionals throughout pregnancy.
He added that postpartum counselling, including voluntary family planning services, remains an essential component of maternal healthcare, helping families make informed decisions about birth spacing and overall wellbeing.
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare reiterated its commitment to strengthening maternal, newborn and child health services nationwide through improved health systems, skilled healthcare personnel and expanded access to quality care across all levels of the health sector.
The ministry said the ongoing expansion of maternal and newborn care services is part of broader efforts to reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths across Nigeria.
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