Backgroung
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.
Activities
The project supported the construction of an annex room for exclusive laundry activities. The laundry room includes dobby sinks, wardrobes to store bedlinen, electricity wiring, proper drainage and a couple of washing machines.
Results
The new structure has enhanced the efficiency of the services, providing cleaner and midwifes with their own facilities. Midwifes are no more disturbed and labour happens in privacy without cleaners having to come in the sluice room. Dirty waters flow in drainage pipes and avoids the formation of mosquitoes breeding places and infections. The health centres meets the Ministry of Health standards.
People being served
People being served : People who are marginalised
Age group : Adults 26-60, Children 0-17, Young people 18-25
Schedule
Project status : Completed
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Overview
Society presence : Uganda/Kenya
Focus of the project : People
JPIC Imperative : Transforming and Being Transformed
UN Sustainable Development Goals : 3 Good Health and Well being
