Focused Sector(s): Healthcare
Project: Better Access, Better Healthcare, Better Health
Date and duration: July 2011 / 12 months
Location: Santouk District, Kampong Thom Province, Baray
Beneficiaries: 23,000 villagers
Problem(s):
- Healthcare centres in the provinces had reduced capacity in terms of equipment, trained staff and facilities compared to hospitals in the cities
- Existing medical facilities and healthcare services were not adequate to serve the medical and healthcare needs of the large population
- Lack of proper maternal and child healthcare services resulted in unhealthy babies
- Communities were reluctant to seek medical attention due to a limited knowledge of the advantages of proper healthcare
- Sanitation facilities at the Baray Santouk Referral Hospital were inadequate relative to the patient load
- Lack of water supply for hospital use due to insufficient storage
Intervention and Impact
- Made improvements to the Baray Santouk Referral Hospital
- Refurbished the existing water well by installing a new water pump and an elevated water tank
- Provided new medical equipment, including hospital beds, baby cots, patient trolleys, emergency respiratory equipment and basic diagnostics equipment
- Made minor structural refurbishments to the maternity ward
- Encouraged expectant mothers to monitor foetal development at various stages of pregnancy and seek medical attention if necessary
- Provided training for healthcare staff to improve their medical skills and knowledge, leading to the provision of better healthcare services
- Constructed 5 latrines for the use of patients
Cost: S$119,000
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