Karachi, June 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Sindh, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho inaugurated a newly constructed Maternity Unit at the Mother and Child Healthcare facility in Safoora Goth, Karachi. DG Health, Dr. Juman Bahoto, OIC, Chief Field Office, UNICEF, Ms. Vanessa Lee and other representatives of WHO and UNICEF were also in attendance.
In a collaboration with UNICEF and WHO, a newly constructed MCH facility has been constructed in Safoora Goth. The center will provide 24/7 delivery care and is also equipped with 2 delivery tables, standby warmer, CTG, Steamer, Suction machine, Oxygen Concentrator, Electric and Gas Autoclave, and Ultrasound.
There is also an ambulance that is equipped with oxygen masks for adults and babies. The institute is pending its own solar powered back up as well. The MCH will be catering to approximately two UCs (12 and 13) which can ensure that a sizable population of the city will have accessible healthcare for mother and child health needs.
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