Health extension program implementation in improving mother and child health: Achievements and challenges in the case of Bakello Kebele Administration, Amhara Region, North Shoa Zone

Abstract

To meet the 4th and the 5th millennium development goal the government Ethiopia has developed different policies and strategies. Health extension program is one of the strategies started to implement at kebele level to improve mothers and children health. What success achieved and what challenges faced during the implementation of extension program in Bakello kebele of Bassona worana woreda was the motive of this research. Objective: - what achievements are recorded and what challenges faced since the implementation of health extension program to improve mother and child health in Bakello kebele administration.