Though the infrastructural upgrade across PHCs in Borno State communities are noticeable, poor staffing, lack of drugs, among other necessities have continued to hinder smooth operation.
Fatima had done everything right. She attended prenatal care and knew when her baby was due. Sadly, she never expected to travel 20 kilometres for delivery, passing three closed health centres along the way.
Desperate for help, Fatima had to travel another six kilometres, even as she had provided all the items requested by the PHC. Babagana Mustapha, a 28-year-old community health worker at the PHC, said:"Nighttime emergencies are impossible to handle, and we urge the government to address this limitation."
Despite the injection of funds in Borno State's Primary Healthcare system, access to essential drugs and services remains a significant concern in some communities. The Zabarmari PHC needs a basic ambulance tricycle for faster transport to better hospitals. Without doctors, a quicker transfer could still make a difference. This raises serious concerns about access to emergency care.
Maryam Idris, a 30-year-old resident near the Auno Health Centre, feels frustrated. Despite the centre's convenient location, she's stopped visiting due to what she sees as inadequate drug supplies. PHCs are meant to offer almost free healthcare for the most vulnerable, but the reality is often different. Some residents still end up paying for essential drugs or services they can't afford.She said they lack basic birthing supplies like gloves and lotion - things every delivery needs."They charge here, and we had no money," she said. Thankfully, older women helped her negotiate fees, and she paid N2,500 for the supplies for an unsuccessful childbirth.
This reporter observed women at the 202 PHC who travelled up to 10 kilometres to get there. Rukayya Sani, 27, from Wadiya, said she prefers this location because it's free, unlike the PHC in her community, where she pays for certain things. Safiya Goni, 30, from Custom Area, also confirms paying for some services in the PHC located in her community.
A midwife assistant at the Shuwari PHC, Aishatu Abba, said the centre doesn't have necessary items to give the women after childbirth. She said the PHC also has no water.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later. The Muna IDP facility has two small buildings, a delivery room, a consulting area, and a pharmacy that attend to hundreds of IDPs who are yet to be resettled by the government. Residents like Falmata shared their frustration.
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