Wife of the governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo has restated resolve to ensure that her campaign for hygiene and healthy living reaches all Anambra Homes.

 

Mrs. Soludo, who stated this in Awka, observed that as hygiene and healthy living advocate, she was disturbed by the worsening condition increasing spread of diseases and deaths , especially among pregnant women and children as a result of unhealthy living practices.

 

The Governor’s wife noted that while the statistics call for stronger actions including strategic policies and sensitization , she is determined to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the message is taken directly to households, including rural and semi-rural areas.

 

She further stated that though her husband’s administration is making serious efforts to reposition the state’s health sector, the importance of hygiene and healthy living requires sustained interventions to achieve desired results.

 

Mrs. Soludo however noted that it is also important for the people to understand the imperative of healthy living as a deliberate process, including being careful with what they consume, the production procedures for each consumable, as well as the condition of their environments.

 

She added that with the proliferation of inorganic food products across markets, consumers must also make a healthy choice to avoid the health consequences of such products.