Healthcare Accessibility
Issue:
80km to the nearest healthcare facility.
High infant mortality rates.
Breast feeding mothers using unsafe herbal remedies.
Women giving birth road side without medical attention.
Goal:
Construct and equip the Bakwa Integrated Health Centre
Improve healthcare access for 816 children and 425 women across Batanga, Assaka and Ikwebo
Reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in the region
Impact:
The health facility will provide access to healthcare for 816 children, 425 women and 1,500 community members
Bakwa HC built with a lab, wards, ANC unit, delivery room, consultation units and pharmacy
Partnership with Njikwa Council, GlobalGiving and Tadamon CSO Empowerment