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Keren city has made significant strides in maternal and infant health, with pre- and post-natal care coverage reaching 90% and vaccination rates for children under five exceeding 95%. Health facilities are providing comprehensive services, including HIV/AIDS counseling and vaccinations for women and girls, alongside free screenings for non-communicable diseases.
Africa-Press – Eritrea. As a result of sustained awareness-raising activities in health facilities, commendable progress is being registered in ensuring maternal and infant health in Keren city.
Sister Almaz Mebrahtu, head of health facilities in Keren, said that as a result of the strong efforts carried out, last year pre- and post-natal care coverage increased to 90%, while vaccination coverage for children under five years of age rose to over 95%.
Sister Almaz went on to say that, in addition to the professional advice and regular follow-up being provided to women, they are also receiving HIV/AIDS counseling, treatment for syphilis and hepatitis, as well as cervical vaccination for girls between 9 and 15 years of age and tetanus vaccination for women between 15 and 45 years of age.
Furthermore, Sister Almaz said that, as part of the effort to control the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, free diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes is being conducted for people over 40 years of age, and efforts are being made to assess the health condition of students through visits to schools.
In Keren city, there are five health stations providing health care services to the public.
In recent years, Eritrea has focused on improving healthcare access, particularly for women and children. The government has implemented various health initiatives aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, which have historically been high due to limited healthcare resources. Efforts include increasing vaccination coverage and providing essential health services in urban and rural areas, reflecting a commitment to enhancing public health outcomes across the nation. Keren city, as part of this initiative, has seen notable improvements in health service delivery and community awareness.
