Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy.
The Sister to Sister Maternal Support Network connects pregnant women in Etsako East LGA to community support, Primary Healthcare Centres and structured digital follow-up.
NHF Cohort 2.0, Etsako East LGA
A grassroots, digitized maternal support model strengthening community linkage to primary healthcare.
National Health Fellows Cohort 2.0, Etsako East LGA
MHRI is an initiative of the National Health Fellow representing Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State. Its flagship implementation model is the Sister to Sister Maternal Support Network.
Closing maternal care blind spots at community level
Baseline tracking in Etsako East identified a serious support gap. MHRI responds through early identification, active support, PHC connection and measurable follow-up.
Learn about MHRIHow the network works
Community identification
Trained local female volunteers identify pregnant women and establish trusted contact.
Digital registration
Approved KoboToolbox forms support offline-capable registration and follow-up.
PHC connection
Mothers are linked to participating Primary Healthcare Centres for skilled care.
Education and reminders
Sisters reinforce approved maternal health information and appointment attendance.
Referral support
Concerns are escalated to qualified health workers when attention is needed.
Monitoring and learning
Anonymous programme data supports transparent reporting and improvement.
Four priority PHC catchment areas
The first phase focuses on four healthcare hubs in Etsako East, with a structured extension plan across the LGA.
- Iviankpodi Primary Healthcare Centre
- Iviebua Primary Healthcare Centre
- Iviuhua Primary Healthcare Centre
- Iviegbe Primary Healthcare Centre
Priority partnership areas
Medical outreach
Screening consumables, preventive care support, prenatal vitamins and frontline equipment.
Mama Kits
Delivery packs that encourage early registration and birth preparedness.
Volunteer tools
Branded uniforms, identity cards, mobile forms and connectivity support.
Mobilization
Community engagement, traditional leadership coordination and training logistics.
Partners supporting maternal health resilience
Help build a stronger maternal health safety net in Etsako East.
Support community volunteers, participating health facilities, digital monitoring and practical maternal care resources.