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Disparities between health services in rural Nepal and urban areas are well documented. Baiteshwor Health & Birthing Centre, constructed in a remote mountainous area, will serve 12,000 people. Completion of the H&BC will provide easy access to General Medical Care plus Birth & Maternity services
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Situation
21 yr old Manju died from haemorrhage while she made the long journey across mountain tracks to the closest hospital. Health Services in rural Nepal are constrained by harsh terrain, inadequate roads, lack of transport, and natural disasters including flooding and landslides, (only 61.8% of households have access to medical care within 30mins - 89.9% being in urban areas). This marginalised community faces all these challenges and currently has no birthing facility or skilled birth attendants.
Solution
Complete the H & B Centre in partnership with an NGO and local government. The centre will provide birthing facilities, ante/post natal care, basic healthcare, including immunisation, coronavirus vaccination, wound care, treatment of acute/chronic illness, family planning and health education (helping achieve UN's SD Goal 3). - Tile and furnish interior, including midwife's accommodation - Purchase equipment - Staff training - Clear the site and allow access for a jeep/emergency vehicle
