In February 2026, PLAN Foundation, with the generous support of MiracleFeet, intensified statewide awareness, advocacy, and partnership efforts to promote early detection and free treatment of clubfoot across Oyo State and beyond.
Our activities focused on community engagement, health systems strengthening, and strategic collaboration to ensure that every child born with clubfoot is identified early and promptly enrolled in MiracleFeet-supported facilities for treatment.
WEEK ONE HIGHLIGHTS (FEBRUARY 1–6, 2026)
Hospital-Based Sensitization in Ibadan
We commenced continuous sensitization sessions every Tuesday and Friday at Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan to increase knowledge about clubfoot, promote early detection, and encourage timely enrolment for free treatment.
Through direct engagement with caregivers, expectant parents, and healthcare seekers, these sessions are correcting misconceptions, reducing stigma, and strengthening referral pathways driving meaningful change in how clubfoot is identified and managed within communities.
Community Outreach at Omi-Adio Market (February 5, 2026)
Awareness activities were conducted at Omi-Adio Market, a major rural trading hub in Ibadan that attracts thousands of farmers, traders, and buyers from neighboring settlements. The outreach provided an opportunity to reach underserved rural populations, dispel myths surrounding clubfoot, reduce stigma, and inform families about the availability of free treatment at MiracleFeet-supported facilities.
Strategic Engagement with Community Birth Attendants
A consultative meeting was held with the former State Leader of the Oyo State Community Birth Attendant Association to explore strategies for collaboration. Discussions centered on strengthening early identification and referral pathways through Community Birth Attendants (CBAs), who play a critical role in grassroots maternal and newborn care.
Stakeholder Meetings
A meeting was held with the Deputy Director of the Oyo State Immunization Program to explore opportunities for integrating clubfoot awareness into routine immunization outreach activities.
A strategic visit was conducted to Our Lady of Apostles Catholic Hospital, Oke-Ofa, on February 2, 2026. The 70-year-old institution, known for serving urban slum populations through a holistic and dignity-affirming healthcare approach, expressed interest in strengthening referral pathways for children with clubfoot into MiracleFeet-supported treatment centers.
WEEK TWO HIGHLIGHTS (FEBRUARY 9–13, 2026)
Weekly Hospital Sensitization in Ibadan
Continuous sensitization sessions were sustained every Tuesday and Friday at Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital, reinforcing consistent messaging on early detection and the availability of free treatment.
Market Outreach at Moniya Market, Akinyele LGA (February 13, 2026)
Awareness activities were conducted at Moniya Market in Akinyele Local Government Area. Like Omi-Adio, this major fourth-day market attracts thousands of rural dwellers, making it a strategic platform for large-scale sensitization and community engagement.
Advocacy with Transport Union Leaders (February 10, 2026)
An advocacy and awareness session was delivered during the Quarterly State General Meeting of the Oyo State Park Management System, attended by approximately 1,000 transport leaders, including the State Chairman and executive members.
Engaging transport stakeholders is critical, as they influence mobility and information flow across communities. Their support strengthens awareness dissemination and referral linkages across the state.
Engagement with Community Birth Attendants
Advocacy sessions were conducted with leaders of Community Birth Attendants drawn from 11 Local Government Areas in the Ibadan zone (February 13, 2026), as well as with CBA leaders in Egbeda Local Government Area (February 10, 2026).
These engagements focused on strengthening early detection at birth, ensuring prompt referral, and expanding community-level awareness so that no child with clubfoot is left untreated.
Clinical Early Detection and Referral (EDR) Training
A Clinical Early Detection and Referral training session for healthcare workers was conducted at State Hospital Abeokuta on February 13, 2026. The session reinforced clinical competencies in identifying clubfoot at birth and ensuring timely referral for appropriate treatment.
OUR APPRECIATION
We express our profound appreciation to MiracleFeet for their unwavering support and partnership. Together, we are expanding awareness, strengthening referral systems, while transforming lives – one-child at a time.
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Ifedayo Osemwegie,
Advocacy, Strategic Communication and Media Officer,
PLAN Health Advocacy and Development Foundation (PLAN Foundation)
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ifedayo@planfoundation.org.ng
