Increase in Number of Pregnant Women Delivering at Health Facilities

Asmara, 28 January 2025 – Due to ongoing awareness-raising activities and increased public awareness, the number of pregnant women delivering at health facilities in the Berik sub-zone, Central Region, has increased by 5% in 2024. This report was made by Mr. Aman Hadish, head of health facilities in the sub-zone.

Mr. Aman stated that 1,180 pregnant women had visited health facilities for check-ups at least once during their pregnancy, while 557 women had delivered at these facilities. Additionally, the vaccination program for children under five reached a coverage rate of 92%.

Mr. Aman further mentioned that the sub-zone is home to one health center and three health stations, and that the number of patients seeking treatment at health facilities has increased by 18%. He also highlighted the commendable environmental sanitation activities being conducted across the sub-zone to control the prevalence of communicable diseases.

Noting the relatively better expansion of health facilities in the sub-zone, Mr. Tesfu Fesehatsion, administrator of the sub-zone, urged the public to increase their participation in efforts to further expand these facilities.