The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was opened in December 2019. At risk newborn infants, including preemies, low birth weight, at risk for sepsis, and with congenital malformations, are admitted to the unit.
The NICU has been equipped with two incubators, one radiant warmer, one CPAP, one bili blanket, one infusion pump, two infant digital scales, one adult scale, one crib, and three beds for Kangaroo Mother Care.
Reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality rate is the goal of this project. Staff trained to provide neonatal care in a way that was not previously possible. High risk mothers are being identified with the plan to reduce life threatening delays in referral to the hospital. Partners and individual gifts are needed to sustain this program going forward.