A maternity unit to save 2,300 lives in Burundi

Organization	The Village Microclinic
Region	Burundi
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ProjectLeader	Tharcisse Nshimirimana

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This project will build, equip and operate a maternity and new-born pavilion to provide affordable and high quality of maternal and new-born health services to underserved and poorest communities in the peri-urban area of Bujumbura/Burundi. This project will save 2,300 lives which could be lost in the absence of this maternity.

Challenge

In Burundi, 56 babies out of every 1,000 live births die in the first four weeks of birth; maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 548/100,000 live births according the UNICEF. The situation is worse in peri-urban areas of Bujumbura where people live in threatening poverty and can't afford health services' expense. Many women deliver at home without assistance of a qualified personnel. This project will ensure safe delivery and post natal care to 1,150 women and their infants annually.

Long-Term Impact

This project will ensure 1,150 safe deliveries per year allowing 1,150 newborns and their mothers to thrive and improve their well-being.

References

1. http://www.thevillagemicroclinic.org

Additional Documentation

https://www.globalgiving.org//pfil/51958/projdoc.docx

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[[Category:Lack of proper maternal healthcare facilities in Burundi leading to high maternal mortality rate Projects]], [[Category:Physical Health in Burundi Projects]]

[[Category:Lack of proper maternal healthcare facilities in Burundi leading to high maternal mortality rate Projects in Burundi]], [[Category:Physical Health in Burundi Projects in Burundi]]