Construction Assistance for Community Health Center

Working through PH-Japan, a certified non-profit organization, Yokogawa donated a community health center (Poskesdes) in the Serang district of Indonesia in April 2009. The Serang district is a poor area 80 km west of Jakarta, where most childbirths are handled traditionally and problems during childbirth are a frequent cause of death for both the mother and newborn. PH-Japan has been seeking to alleviate this problem by training midwives and providing health education to expectant mothers for safer deliveries. Until currently, this area has lacked any kind of proper childbirth facilities, making it difficult for midwives to assist in safe deliveries. The donated community health center will be staffed 24 hours a day by midwives to assist with deliveries. There are some 500 women of childbearing age in the area, and about 100 births per year.

The center will initially focus on services for pregnant women, including medical exams, assistance in delivery and family planning. It will also handle general-medical care including emergency care, general medical care, and preventative care. Over time, the center is expected to serve the community as a comprehensive health center that maintains the health of people in the community.

Community health center exterior	Staff	Delivery table

• For details, visit: PH-Japan

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