Revitalised Kano PHC struggles with equipment, staff shortages
Our correspondent visited Gama Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) located in Gama Ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, one of the over 300 revitalised PHCs in the state under the 2023 FG/NPHCDA programme, and reports on how the revitalisation project transformed service delivery as well as other challenges faced at the Gama PHC. […]
The Gama Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Kano State, revitalised under the 2023 FG/NPHCDA programme, is struggling with equipment shortages and staff shortages despite improved infrastructure and service delivery. When a woman in labour arrives at the facility, she must wait in the labour room's reception area, as only one bed is available for delivery.
Multiple women may need to wait in line for access to the delivery bed, with a midwife reporting that they have to wash and prepare beds quickly to accommodate new arrivals. The PHC serves approximately 30,000 people and provides 24-hour services, including antenatal care, delivery, pharmacy, immunisation, and laboratory services, but lacks essential facilities and skilled health workers.
Only 24 permanent staff members work at the facility, while over 100 others are temporary staff, and the PHC needs at least 30 additional staff to function effectively.
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