December 2024: A Milestone Month at Muira Village Health Center
As we close out 2024, we’re thrilled to reflect on an incredibly successful December and a remarkable year overall at Muira Village Health Center.
December we had over 1,600 patient interactions, marking the busiest month to date. The largest demographic we served was children aged 0-6 years, who made up 32% of our patients. The three most common conditions diagnosed were malaria, upper respiratory tract infections, and coughs/colds—highlighting the ongoing importance of accessible healthcare in our community.
On December 30, we set a new record, with 154 patients in a single day. The news of our clinic is spreading, with patients now traveling from as far as 45 kilometers to receive care.
This month, we launched a Family Planning and Maternal Health Program aimed at supporting pregnant mothers. The program provides:
Monthly check-ups to ensure ongoing care.
Antenatal cards for tracking pregnancies.
Screenings to monitor the health of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy.
We’re proud to report that we delivered 4 babies this month.
In addition, we completed the construction of a new pit latrine, designed to improve sanitation and make our facilities more accessible and hygienic for patients and visitors. We also repainted the cafeteria and water tap stations.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team on the ground. Thank you for going above and beyond to serve our community!
Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue building on this momentum. We are committed to securing more donors and donations to sustain and expand our services. In addition, we’re now working with a grant writer to pursue funding opportunities that will enable us to broaden our impact even further.
A major focus for the coming year will be improving our OBGYN services as a whole. We aim to increase our capacity for deliveries and introduce essential tools such as ultrasounds, which will enhance diagnostic capabilities for maternal and general health. We also plan to establish blood transfusion services to better support emergencies and complex cases.
Another priority is to expand our laboratory capabilities. To improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy, we plan to purchase an autoclave, a CBC (Complete Blood Count) machine, and a new microscope.
To our donors, partners, and the entire community we serve, thank you for your support. Together, we’ve accomplished so much in 2024, and we look forward to an impactful 2025.
— The Muira Village Health Center Team
