By Jordan King | Project Team
When Theresa had complications late in her pregnancy, she knew to go to Zondo Clinic near her home in rural Liberia. She’d learned about safe pregnancy and childbirth from her community’s traditional midwife, who is trained by Americares.
“Pregnancy is all about life,” says Theresa. “I came because I knew I was in danger. I had come to the clinic for [prenatal care] visits so they can see if there’s any danger sign before delivery.”
The medical staff at Zondo examined Theresa and took her to the closest hospital, where doctors performed an emergency C-section, delivering a healthy baby boy. Theresa receives ongoing care at Zondo and takes her son there for childhood vaccinations and checkups.
“Since the Ebola outbreak struck Liberia in 2014, Americares has strengthened its focus on community engagement, outreach and training,” says Director of Africa and Middle East Programs Justine MacWilliam. That includes opening Zondo clinic. “Our work with local partners will ensure the country’s most vulnerable receive access to the health care—and education—they need.”
During the Ebola epidemic, Americares provided critical medicine, protective gear and medical staff. Now, Americares trains Liberian health workers to prevent and control infections and manage supplies of medicine and supplies—both critical to saving lives during future disease outbreaks.
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