Isegenhe Clinic 2013 Update

The staff house has been rebuilt by the Tanzanian government after the previous one was destroyed by fire. There is a latrine and shower here, and a good gas powered fridge. The clinic serves a dispersed population of over 7000, with 20% under 5 years old. They have about 20 – 30 deliveries each month, with about 6 women found to be HIV positive.

The staff here are fully trained to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV. They also provide a good HIV treatment, counselling and education service.

As well as the repainting of the clinic staff were thrilled to have solar powered lighting installed in the delivery room. They no longer have to make night time deliveries by candle light.

The equipment at the clinic was good, with 2 blood pressure monitors, lay-on weigh scales for babies but no hanging scales, and scales for adults, mattresses and mosquito nets were well used.

Jo Taylor
FUM Medical Liaison Officer