Dagestan
Background
As an indirect victim of the Chechen conflict, particularly affected by the massive flow of refugees, Dagestan has one of the poorest health records within the Russian Federation. Although a network of health services exists, the lack of equipment limits the population’s access to care. Women in rural areas are particularly vulnerable. MdM aims to help such women by supporting a women’s hospital.
Improving provision of care for rural populations
»ACTIVITIES
To improve the capacity of Makhatchkala women’s hospital to provide medical treatment, MdM has provided support by supplying medical equipment and medicines. Monitoring and data collection systems have also been set up and administrative support has been offered to the hospital to ensure that it can function well over the longer term.
»OUTLOOK
The programme enabled the hospital to make major improvements in its capacity to provide care. The programme finished in April 2008.