Nancy Akidi Mirriam of Waribu Cing Group told URN that the initiative arose from the problems of malnutrition which has become a burden among breastfeeding mothers, children, and elderly persons in the district.
Gloria Anena, a Senior Clinical Officer and administrator at Omoro Health Centre IV says 30% of the 200,000 children that are quarterly brought to the facility for treatment are suffering from sickle cell disease while 50% have some level of malnourishment.
Caroline Nyakorach, the Woman Councilor for Lalogi Sub-County says several expectant mothers in Laminonami village are unable to access Lalogi Health IV for antenatal services and deliveries because of inaccessibility of the roads.