"MamaYe depicts issues that are close to all of our hearts. It concerns everyone, including you!"
It is MamaYe Day 2014 in Abuja and the success and participation from stakeholders and other development partners is breath taking, given the approach of technological possibilities of saving lives and the entertainment approach to reach people and call them to action that this year’s theme focuses on.This year’s MamaYe Day takes the opportunity to review this website on which you’re reading this story, and we are proud to have positive comments on how well the website is serving various people (you should navigate other areas to see for yourself).Dr. Fred Achem is President, Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians in Nigeria. He was so proud to tell the audience that the MamaYe website is “user friendly and is well received.” Now, the presentation of the MamaYe theme song and drama videos happened to be so fascinating for our audience. You could judge from their concentration, nodding of heads and chuckles from the fun parts of the videos and comments that indicate perfect understanding that the videos have sent a message on saving lives of mothers and babies.You can read about the video here: http://www.mamaye.org.ng/blog/mamaye-debuts-short-film-saving-livesDon’t worry, links to the videos will soon be shared. I must also mention that Dr. Omo Izednmwen, the Coordinator of Abuja Centre of the National Blood Transfusion Service, said the videos are “a strong advocacy kit that addresses real issues in maternal and newborn health.” We had discussants on Maternal Death Reviews and emerging issues in Nigeria and use of data-enabled tablets to report maternal deaths, and using the data to make informed decision on maternal and newborn health. We will bring details on this in another story, and a metion of those who have participated to make this Day a success. I encourage you to go and see snapshots of this success and be part of the story via @mamayenigeria and www.facebook.com/mamayenigeria as you await more from MamaYe Day 2014. I also implore you to stand up and take action for the survival of mothers and babies in Nigeria. Together, we are MamaYe!