Staff Shortage Leaves Siraha Birthing Center in Critical Condition

Siraha. The birthing center located in Barchhawa, Naraha Rural Municipality-4, is operating under risky conditions due to a severe shortage of staff. Currently, only one Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) is managing the facility, which is tasked with providing sensitive health services.

Typically, a well-managed birthing center requires at least two staff nurses, one Health Assistant (HA), and one office assistant. However, sixth-level ANM Tikadevi Dhungel is forced to provide 24-hour service alone.