Noman Samir
Posted in: Monday, January 4, 2021 – 12:19 PM | Last update: Monday 4 January 2021 – 12:19 PM
Dr. Saad Makki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in Dakahlia, announced the launch of the Mother and Fetal Health Care Initiative, which is one of the 100 million health initiatives. The initiative aims to early detection of the pregnant mother of one of three serious infections transmitted to the fetus, which causes serious symptoms, namely “hepatitis B” and disease Human immunodeficiency and syphilis, in addition to reducing maternal mortality from these diseases.
Makki explained that the initiative includes a “clinical examination” to assess the general condition of pregnant women over the age of 18 years and the condition of the fetus and to discover risk factors that may accompany pregnancy according to the protocol applied from maternal and child care to follow-up pregnant women through a trained medical team while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of data.
He emphasized that the service is provided by 350 units and a family medicine center in the governorate.
He called on all pregnant women to go to the units concerned with the initiative to check on their health and protect the fetus.
He explained that in the event that the mother is confirmed injured, he is referred directly to the designated hospital to receive the necessary treatment protocol.
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