Remarkable progress has been achieved in Hagaz sub-zone in the provision of healthcare, according to Mr. Ghebremeskel Ghebrehiwet, head of Healthcare Service in the sub-zone.
Keren, 01 June 2017- Remarkable progress has been achieved in Hagaz sub-zone in the provision of healthcare, according to Mr. Ghebremeskel Ghebrehiwet, head of Healthcare Service in the sub-zone.
Mr. Ghebrmeskel noted that almost all administrative areas of the sub-zone have become beneficiaries of effective healthcare service thanks to the expansion of health facilities.
Currently, there are 5 healthcare centers while the increase in the number of healthcare professionals from 2 to 57 is playing due role in reducing child and maternal mortality in the sub-zone, Mr. Ghebrekeskle elaborated.
The residents of the sub-zone said that an ophthalmic service that has been introduced in the early 2017 is making due contribution in the prevention of eye infection.