Rehamna Province: Dar Al Oumouma in Bouchane, a local resource for maternal health in rural areas

Bouchane Municipality (Rehamna Province) – Located in the Rehamna Province and supported by the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), Dar Al Oumouma in the Bouchane municipality serves as a local resource dedicated to supporting rural women and promoting maternal health.

Fully funded by the INDH, with a budget of approximately 3 million dirhams, this social structure amply illustrates the Initiative’s unwavering commitment to improving the living conditions of women in rural areas and strengthening their access to essential services, particularly healthcare, through a range of programs and projects that place women at the heart of human development efforts.

This local facility offers pregnant women support before and after childbirth in suitable conditions, while also helping to bring healthcare services closer to rural populations and strengthening awareness and prevention efforts for mothers and children.

These efforts are part of a participatory approach involving the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), the provincial delegation of Health and Social Protection, and local partner associations, with the aim of consolidating healthcare services and local support mechanisms.

Among these initiatives is the community health worker system, which plays a vital role in bringing information and healthcare services closer to women and families.

In a press statement, the director of Dar Al Oumouma in Bouchane, Hajar Balla, emphasized that this maternity center provides pregnant women with comprehensive care before and after childbirth, offering accommodation, food, and all the necessary conditions for their well-being.

“The goal is to ensure the safety of both mother and child,” she continued.

For her part, Leila Kehlaoui, a community liaison, indicated that her mission is based on raising awareness, providing guidance, and offering support, particularly to pregnant women and mothers, encouraging them to monitor their pregnancies and access healthcare services and ensure safe childbirth. She also emphasized the importance of healthcare during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.

This system is particularly important in rural areas, as it helps bring health information closer to families and facilitates communication with healthcare facilities, she added. She noted that it also allows women to be directed to available services and supported when necessary, especially in accessing the services of Dar Al Oumouma (community health centers).

The interest shown by the INDH in women is not limited to the field of health, but also extends to start-ups, as well as to the implementation of training and technical and financial support for the benefit of women project leaders.