Lack of structures at the Kopoth health center 3 in Sidok Sub County in Kaabong district has forced authorities at the facility to house the general ward in the maternity ward.

It has been established that the ward meant for mothers who had already given birth is being used as a general ward, leaving those experiencing labor and those who have already delivered sharing one side.

Kerine Nakong the health center in charge has described the situation as embarrassing, saying when they register many deliveries, they are forced to make the newly born babies share the said partitioned ward with others.

Nakong says this is not healthy for both the mother and the child since they are vulnerable to contracting other diseases.

She says they have notified local authorities about the situation but nothing tangible has yet been done.

Cue//…Nakong Kerine eng/nga

Joseph Lokor, the councilor 5 Sidok sub county Joseph Lokor says they have notified the district about the situation and they are waiting for their response in addressing the matter.

He has appealed to the NGO’s and other stakeholders to to extend support to the health center.

Cue//…Sound byte [Lokor Joseph eng]