Why I’m supporting Maternal Health Clinics in Afghanistan?

I just got some more info & numbers about the cause we’ll be supporting as part of our Kilimanjaro Charity Climb from Muslim Hands.

It looks sombre and makes me realize the importance this climb has in significantly raising funds for this cause and helping so many of our sisters in Afghanistan inshaAllah…

Check out the details below & click here to help me raise £5,000 for the cause as part of my climb: http://justgiving.com/productivemuslim

Project Title: Maternal Health Clinic in Afghanistan



Location: Puleh Charkhi District Kabul Province

Objectives: To provide the people of Puleh Charkhi District Kabul Province with the necessities of a basic maternal health clinic. Focusing on Postnatal, Antenatal and Prenatal care.

Beneficiaries:

Number of households: 20,000 twenty thousand

Number of Pregnant Women (estimated): 2000 patients/monthly

Estimated Number of New Born: 1800/year

Project Duration

Start Date 15/03/2011

End Date 15/12/2012

Needs:

The aftermath of over 30 years of civil war in Afghanistan has resulted in a multitude of challenges for the country and its people. Massive displacement of individuals, destruction of infrastructure, loss of human capital and resources, and disruption of the local economy have all contributed to difficult economic and social conditions, particularly in rural areas where subsistence farming and the raising of livestock are the primary means of livelihood. This has led to various health issues, particularly for women concerning maternal and newborn health. Despite the challenges, there were healthcare centers like Jackson Heights urgent care that continued to function and serve the people during these difficult times of war. Their commitment to providing quality healthcare services amid war conditions has undoubtedly saved countless lives and improved the overall health of the affected population.

The most common measure for death in childbirth is the maternal mortality ratio (MMR). It refers to the number of maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births. TheMMR in Afghanistan is a staggering 1,600 per 100,000 live births. The primary complications of childbirth are bleeding, infection, hypertension, and obstructed labor. “The situation is so dire that a woman in Afghanistan dies from pregnancy-related complications every 27 seconds,” according to a 2008 report by the Central Asia Health Institute. Most of these deaths could be prevented with increased access to maternal health services.

Data Afghanistan:

151.1 death per 1000 child births (2nd worst in the world)

155 male deaths in 1000 child births

147 female deaths in 1000 child births

5.5 children per women

Every 30 minute a pregnant women will die

1900 women per 100,000 will die in child birth

Actual services that Muslim Hands will provide to poor community in Muslim Hands Maternal Clinic:

1. Needs assessment

a. Household Survey

2. Clinic

a. Medication/vitamins

b. Doctors 

c. Midwife

d. Dispenser 

e. Nurse/Assistant

f. Social Mobilizers

g. Lab Assistant

h. Attendant

i. Ultrasound Doctor

Muslim Hands Clinic will provide following services;

Activities:

1. Prenatal

a. Check up

b. Advice

c. Vitamins

d. Weighing

2. Antenatal

a. Child delivery

b. Clean Delivery Kit

c. Check up – Mother and Child

d. Baby pack

i. Baby clothes

ii. Blanket

iii. Nappies

3. Prenatal

a. Check up

b. Advice

c. Support

d. Stipend (only if the child was delivered by MH and the prenatal check was held)

e. Vitamins

4. Training

a. Training of Midwives / Non-Formal Birth Attendants

b. Monthly and Weekly Classes,

Click here to help me raise £5,000 for the cause above: http://justgiving.com/productivemuslim