The sanitarian and hygiene conditions in the St Charles Lawanga Health centre did not meet the required standards; laundry took place in the sluice room set in the labour ward. Patients were exposed to higher spread of infections and midwives were distracted during their service.

The project supported the construction of an annex room for exclusive laundry activities. The laundry room includes Dhdhobibi sinks, wardrobes to store bedlinen, electricity wiring, proper drainage and a couple of washing machines.

 

The new structure has enhanced the efficiency of the services, providing cleaner and midwifes with their own facilities. The health centres now meet the Ministry of Health standards.

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