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Renovated Kaduna primary healthcare center boosts antenatal care and community trust
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The renovated Sabon Tasha Primary Healthcare Centre in Kaduna State is seeing an increase in pregnant women seeking antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and family planning services. This surge in patronage follows upgrades to facilities, improved staffing, and a renewed focus on patient-centered care, which has restored public confidence in the primary healthcare system. Previously, the center suffered from deteriorating infrastructure and a lack of staff accommodation, leading many women to seek care elsewhere or rely on traditional birth attendants, contributing to high maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Kaduna. The improvements, including new equipment, essential medicines, and staff quarters, have transformed the facility and its services. Patients like Maryam Ibrahim and Aisha Musa shared positive experiences, highlighting the compassionate care, clear explanations, and support received during their pregnancies and deliveries. Grace Yakubu and Rebecca Daniel also benefited from family planning counseling, which dispelled myths and allowed them to make informed decisions about child spacing. Officer-in-Charge Mrs. Alice Williams and Corps Medical Doctor Dr. Onovu Christopher emphasized that the transformation extends beyond infrastructure to include a patient-centered approach, where life-saving care is prioritized even if patients cannot immediately pay. They noted that sustained investment is crucial for maintaining these gains, despite ongoing challenges li
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