MoU Objectives
The MoU signed on 20/10/2015 E.C. between Mulu-G health service and Shagar city health bureau includes:
- Training nurses on “Essential Newborn Care” from every health center in the city.
- Training nurses as NICU nurses from every hospital in the city.
- Establishing or upgrading “Neonatal Corners” in health centers.
- Establishing or upgrading NICUs in hospitals.
- Supervising, monitoring, and evaluating newborn care services in the city.
To date, we have provided essential newborn care training to 7 health centers and 1 hospital in the city. We also established a newborn corner at Legetafo health center with an integrated referral support system.
Ye’Enat Meklit Training and Discussion Sessions
Since 29/04/2023 G.C., over 100 mothers have been trained on newborn care, covering topics such as:
- Children’s milestones and red flags
- Breastfeeding, formula feeding, and complementary feeding
- Preconception and conception care
- Infantile colic, constipation, vomiting, and regurgitation
- Sunlight exposure and immunization
- Follow-up schedule for children
- Sleep schedule for children
- Bathing children
- Diaper changing and managing diaper rash
- Postpartum care for mothers and children
Beyond training sessions, we run a Telegram platform where mothers discuss child health concerns and continue learning.
Meklit Beneficiaries
Since March 2022, we’ve provided healthcare and financial aid to 6 mothers caring for children born with complications:
- Two mothers were introduced through a US-based group aiding unemployed mothers.
- Continued support includes healthcare and financial aid for mothers and children.
