Malawians have been identifying The biggest problems for pregnant women mothers seeking health care in Mzimba North. These include a lack of accountability, a chronic shortage of trained health personnel, together with a serious lack of resources.
“Expectant mothers are being assisted by unskilled health personnel due to shortage of staff” said Jenifer Mkandawire, Executive Director of the Foundation for Children Rights, a Malawian NGO which is part of the White Ribbon Alliance Malawi.
How can things be improved? Mkandawire’s organisation has targeted Health Care Advisory Committee members from all twenty four health centres in the Region, so that they engage with citizens and become accountable in terms of maternal health services delivery.
Mkandawire urges Health Care Advisory Committee to create a platform whereby expectant women may voice their concerns. These committees should enable duty bearers in the health system to meet with the citizens, to talk about maternal health in hospitals.