Article from the Daily Observer
By David A. Yates and Simeon S Wiakanty
In a groundbreaking effort to improve maternal healthcare in rural Liberia, Dignity Liberia has inaugurated a newly constructed maternity waiting home in Todee District.
Although the facility is awaiting its official license from the government, it is poised to offer critical care and support for expectant mothers facing complications during pregnancy.
The modern maternity waiting home is designed to serve women who are at high risk of complications during childbirth. Residents believe the facility will significantly reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates in Todee and surrounding areas.
Kathi Gutierrez, CEO of Dignity Liberia, who spoke on Friday, October 4, during the opening ceremony, explained the mission behind the initiative.
“This facility is meant to support women who are at risk of complications during labor. Our main focus is to prevent severe conditions like obstetric fistula, which remains a pressing issue in Liberia,” she said.
Although the facility is awaiting its official license from the government, it is poised to offer critical care and support for expectant mothers facing complications during pregnancy.
The modern maternity waiting home is designed to serve women who are at high risk of complications during childbirth. Residents believe the facility will significantly reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates in Todee and surrounding areas.
Kathi Gutierrez, CEO of Dignity Liberia, who spoke on Friday, October 4, during the opening ceremony, explained the mission behind the initiative.
“This facility is meant to support women who are at risk of complications during labor. Our main focus is to prevent severe conditions like obstetric fistula, which remains a pressing issue in Liberia,” she said.