Tue, 02, 21
Despite playing an important role in the community, lady health workers face myriad of problems. They are struggling hard to get their due rights. You! takes a look…
Developing countries like Pakistan face a lot of healthcare challenges. With inadequate health care facilities; few government hospitals, poor infrastructure and lack of professional doctors and nurses, the health status of Pakistan is below average. According to the World Bank statistics, Pakistan’s under-five mortality remains the highest among the South Asian countries except Afghanistan. In many rural settings, a significant percentage of births take place at home, usually attended by a dai (midwife). In the absence of skilled birth attendants, many mothers and children die at the time of their birth.
Community health work is work
By Bobby Ramakant CNS Listen to article
This year the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) day is different in a way that never before the UHC message was so loud and clear. From the first case of coronavirus eleven months ago to nearly 70 million cases worldwide, the pandemic has made us realize how essential is health security for each one of us - and - unless we ensure development justice for each one of us, no one is protected.
Primary healthcare is the fundamental building block of health systems and community health workers who provide primary healthcare services are the true champions. More importantly, community healthcare work, is also an essential work - failing which, our entire health system is threatened.
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Community health work is work
This year the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) day is different in a way that never before the UHC message was so loud and clear. From first case of coronavirus eleven months ago to nearly 70 million cases worldwide, the pandemic has made us realize how essential is health security for each one of us - and - unless we ensure development justice for each one of us, no one is protected. Primary healthcare is the fundamental building block of health systems and community health workers who provide primary healthcare services are the true champions. More importantly, community healthcare work, is also an essential work - failing which, our entire health system is threatened.