Mixed-methods study identifies gaps in maternal and newborn healthcare services in Gilgit Baltistan, highlighting significant disparities in access and functionality.
Key Points
Only 41.7% of healthcare facilities assessed were functional, indicating severe service delivery issues.
Of 60 facilities, just one met all nine signal functions required for comprehensive care.
Geospatial analysis showed that while 76.2% of BEmONC facilities were accessible, advanced care access remains limited.
Focus groups revealed barriers to healthcare access and insights into potential community-led solutions.