Women and children in Gaushwora
Men of Gaushwora
Health Issues
There is a number of frightening health statistics for the Ramecchap district that may be remedied by access to basic health care and information:
- 33.33% of children under 5 years are affected by acute respiratory infection
- 20% of children under 5 years are affected by diarrhoea
- 8.2% of children are malnourished (weight for age)
- 73.5% of children under 5 years suffer from chronic malnourishment (stunting)
- 10% of children die before the age of 5 years
- 5% of children die in infancy
- 11.2% of infants are delivered by community health workers
The five highest causes of death are:
- acute respiratory illness
- skin disease
- diarrhoeal disease
- intestinal worms
- gastritis
Bhumethan Community Health Centre will focus on the provision of basic health care and information. The centre aims to offer:
- dressing, care and treatment for minor wounds
- infection control
- immunisations
- pregnancy testing and monitoring
- reproductive health information
- nutritional and sanitation information
- referrals