During a recent assessment meeting, the Health Ministry’s branch in the
Central region reported that effective activities have been undertaken in
reducing child and mother mortality.
Dr. Tesfay Solomon, Director of the Health Ministry’s branch in the
region, explained that enhanced healthcare services, awareness-raising
programs for traditional midwives, and reinforcement of prenatal
healthcare have made due contribution towards achieving progress.
He further noted that immunization programs against contagious diseases,
mobile healthcare services delivered to school children and environmental
hygiene have made the necessary contribution in ensuring mother and child
well-being.
In closing remarks, Ms. Amina Nurhusein, Minister of Heath, explained that
effective healthcare service have been provided in the region and thus
Hazhaz and Biet-Mekae hospitals would begin providing surgical service
this year.
Received on Sat Jan 21 2017 - 09:49:47 EST