In Deynile Hospital, which is located 34 Kilometers from the dry land of Saqiro Village, inhabited by pastoralist, the sunrises brightly with Maryan Abdi Hassan holding her newborn son tenderly in her arms at the age of 28 Years old. Maryan’s journey to becoming a mother has not been easy. She has faced heartbreak and family struggles. But the arrival of her healthy baby boy, born at Deynile Hospital’s Maternal and Child Health Services (MCHs), brings new hope and strength to her life.
Maryan’s village has suffered from harsh weather terrible droughts followed by serious floods. These challenges have affected the land and made life hard for families like hers, who lost their main source of income due to the long drought. Access to medical care is often difficult in her region, leaving Maryan to face her pregnancy without the important check-ups needed for a safe delivery.
Her husband, a livestock herder, works hard to care for their remaining animals during these tough times, while Maryan balances her own health with the daily demands of family life. Her path was filled with challenges, especially after losing three babies during labor, leaving her with deep sorrow. Maryan often shared her painful story with others, mixing sadness with hope.
Things began to change when DBG, in partnership with African Gesundus funded by BMZ, started to improve the damaged MCHs at Deynile Hospital. With new medical supplies, hospital beds, and caring staff, the MCHs became a safe place for mothers in need. Central to this transformation were the 160 Community Health Workers who conducted outreach services in the villages. They visited Maryan and informed her about the free medical care available at Deynile Hospital, encouraging her to take the journey to deliver her child there.
Inspired by their support and determined to give her baby the best start, Maryan made the decision to go to Deynile Hospital. Upon arriving at the MCHs, she felt nervous, but the friendly smiles of the doctors and midwives made her feel welcome. With their help, she delivered a healthy baby boy through a C-section at no cost, feeling cared for at a time when she had felt so alone. Overjoyed, Maryan thought about her long journey how her heartache had turned into hope.
As she held her son, Maryan’s tears were now tears of gratitude. “I am so thankful to the doctors, the midwives, and the donors for their help to our community,” she said with a smile. “Without you, many women like me wouldn’t have had a chance. Because of your kindness, I have my baby in my arms today.”
Maryan’s story of strength doesn’t end here. With a new sense of purpose, she promised to share her experience with her community when she returned to Saqiro Village. She vowed to support maternal healthcare and encourage other mothers to seek medical help. “I want every woman in my village to know that help is available,” she said passionately. “I will tell them about the MCH, the services, and the hope that is now close to home.”
The birth of her son marked not just a new chapter in her life but also a sign of change for many in her community. Maryan is now more than just a mother; she is a symbol of hope a proof of the power of love, strength, and community support. With every smile she shares
with her newborn and every story, she tells, she inspires others, showing that even in hard times, a brighter future is possible. As Maryan begins this new journey, her baby boy will grow up knowing that his arrival was a celebration of life, love, and his mother’s strong spirit, made possible by the outreach efforts of the dedicated Community Health Workers and the compassionate care at Deynile Hospital.