MUGU, Oct. 23 -- Safe motherhood is still a challenge in several rural parts of the country and health posts are struggling to have equipments necessary to offer quality services in the area. However, it has been learnt that neonatal and maternal care equipments are gathering rust at some health centers in Mugu.

The equipments were provided to these health centers by various organizations including the UNICEF through their local bodies. Authorities concerned said that the health centers have been unable to use the equipment due to lack of human resources.

Health centers of Chhayanath Municipality, Khatyad Rural Municipality, Soru Rural Municipality and Karmarong Rural Municipality, have been struggling to use the equipments provided.

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