By Hussaina Yakubu
Kaduna – Gwauro Community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has embarked on the building of maternity to stem the high maternal and infant deaths in the area.
Malam Umar Galadima, head of the community, told newsmen on Monday in Gwauro that lack of access road and hospital had led to the death of several pregnant women and infants in recent times.
“We have been losing lives of so many pregnant women and children as a result of the distance between our village and near-by towns to access hospital services.
“We have to travel about 25 to 30 kilometres from this community to locate any hospital outside the town for medical attention.
“Due to the distance, most pregnant women were left at the mercy of traditional birth attendants.
“So the seven bedroom maternity clinic we are constructing is to curb maternal and child mortality.
“We are tired of seeing our women, sisters and mothers dying due to lack of proper healthcare services.
“The maternity clinic being constructed by the entire community is now at roofing level,” Galadima said.
He village head disclosed that the area consisting mainly of farmers, has a population of more than 5,000 residents coexisting peacefully for many years.
He also said that the community require access road to ease their transportation difficulties.
Malam Saidu Rohugi, another member of the community, called on the state government to complete the clinic project.
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