The State Minister in-charge of Public Health and Primary Healthcare has said a few expectant mothers seek antenatal services from health care facilities.
Dr Anita Asiimwe made the observation Thursday during a scientific conference organised by the Rwanda Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists.
She said, “Although a lot has been achieved in Rwanda with regard to maternal health, we are still not content with the current maternal mortality rate; it remains very high.”
Dr. Asiimwe noted that about 67% of child mortality happen during the neonatal period, according to the minister.
The minister said that although traditional medicine had done a great job, there was still need to educate women and have them receive better services from proper health facilities.
She urged obstetrics and gynaecologists in the country to carry out outreaches in areas without health providers.
Dr Eugene Ngoga, the president of the Rwanda Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, said that there are only 30 specialists in Rwanda which constitutes a huge challenge.
Dr. Anita Asiimwe/Newtimes Photo
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