Respite for Bakiyawa Women After Years of Poor Maternity Care
Francis Sardauna writes that after years of enduring poor facilities and limited healthcare services, the recent renovation of the Bakiyawa Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCHC) by UNICEF, with funding
After enduring poor facilities and limited healthcare services for years, the recent renovation of the Bakiyawa Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCHC) in Katsina State has given residents, particularly Suwaiba Abubakar, renewed hope for safer and better healthcare for women and children. Abubakar, a mother of nine, recalled the discomfort, limited services, and anxiety associated with the facility before its renovation.
Women in labour often had to give birth in the same ward where other female patients were staying due to the lack of a dedicated labour room. Furthermore, women requiring blood during or after childbirth had to be referred to neighboring hospitals, making emergencies even more dangerous. However, the renovation, funded by UNICEF and the Global Fund, has transformed the centre into a place of hope.
Abubakar expressed her excitement about the improved conditions, stating that the renovated MCHC will encourage more women to utilize the facility. The Health Manager of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Dr. Serekeberehan Seyoum, emphasized the importance of adequate staffing, essential medicines, and routine maintenance for ensuring the sustainability of the investment.
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