The Kwara State location of Development Africa (Family Care’s) Maternity Referral center, has been completed.  There was a significant difference in topographical level across the project site and this is evidence in the adjustments that have been made to the typical design to accommodate these differences.

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Each of the three locations has solar power installed enough to take care of most of its small power and lighting needs.  In addition, there are solar-powered water heaters installed in each of the three locations.

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One of the primary focuses of these projects is to work towards the reduction of infant and under-five mortality as well as improve pre- and post-natal care to mothers and infants in rural and semi-rural areas.

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