Improved Healthcare Services Lead to Reduced Maternal and Child Mortality Rates in Eritrea
Dr. Abdelaziz Mohammed-Seid, a surgical expert at Teseney Hospital, recently reported that increased public awareness on health issues and improved healthcare services have significantly contributed to reducing the mortality rate of mothers and children in Eritrea. During meetings with residents of Teseney, Golij, Haikota, and Forto Sawa sub-zones, Dr. Abdelaziz shared positive statistics and highlighted the impact of ongoing efforts.
In 2024, a total of 1,719 pregnant women delivered their babies in health facilities, showcasing the success of sustained awareness-raising activities and vaccination programs. These initiatives, implemented at both health facilities and village levels, have played a crucial role in improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Dr. Abdelaziz also emphasized the importance of addressing issues such as underage marriages and female genital mutilation, calling for increased stakeholder participation to combat these harmful practices.
Meanwhile, Dr. Habteselasie Zerizgi, the head of Orotta National Referral Hospital, highlighted the efforts at the Orotta Maternity Hospital to enhance the safety of pregnant women during delivery. The hospital has implemented various practical and theoretical awareness-raising activities in addition to its routine services, resulting in improved maternal and infant health.
Dr. Habteselasie advised pregnant women to prioritize regular check-ups at health facilities, recommending between 8 to 12 visits throughout their pregnancies to ensure optimal maternal health outcomes.
This article was distributed by APO Group on behalf of the Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
