Publication: Emergency Caesarean Section in a COVID-19 Infected Mother in a Primary Health Care Centre
Date
2022
Article Type
Short Communication
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 494 - 496
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
People from rural areas of Nepal struggle to have access to adequate medical care on time. Most of the tertiary centres are overburdened by patients, while the peripheral health facilities have been unable to function efficiently due to a lack of infrastructures and skilled manpower needed to run hospitals smoothly. We present a case of a 21-year-old primigravida at 41 weeks and 3 days of gestation with mild COVID-19 symptoms who underwent a Caesarean section for non-progression of labour and foetal distress at a primary health care centre in Nepal; however, both maternal and foetal outcomes were favourable. Therefore, upgrading the quality of care in peripheral health facilities can help in the achievement of accessibility, equity, and quality in health care service in Nepal.
Description
Anil KC
Burtibang Primary Health Centre, Dhorpatan-1, Baglung, Nepal
Prativa Subedi
Rolpa Hospital, Khalanga, Rolpa, Nepal
Sujata Dahal
Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Patan, Nepal
Ujjawal Poudel
Jibjibe Rural Hospital, Jibjibe, Rasuwa, Nepal
Keywords
Caesarean section, COVID-19, Health equity, Nepal, Primary health care
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7450