Bayelsa governor, lawmakers spend millions on foreign medical care while women, children die in neglected PHCs
A woman in Nigeria bled to death after childbirth due to the dysfunction of the local Primary Health Center (PHC). Despite being in a region benefiting from significant oil revenue, the Utakeme PHC in Ogbia LGA lacks essential resources like electricity, running water, and adequate medical supplies. Key staff are often absent, pushing pregnant women towards traditional birth attendants, leading to preventable deaths. The PHC, while structurally sound, lacks basic functionality, hindering emergency deliveries and basic healthcare services. The state government is facing scrutiny regarding the allocation and effectiveness of funds spent on PHC improvements.
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