The Oyo State government, in collaboration with Evidence Action, has launched the use of haemoglobinometers to improve anaemia testing among pregnant women and reduce maternal mortality in the state.
Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, at the launch of the haemoglobinometers and microcuvettes donated by Evidence Action, said 42 primary and six secondary health facilities have been selected to benefit from the donated haemoglobinometers and microcuvettes aimed at strengthening detection and management of anaemia in pregnancy.