, Aug. 26 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the first-ever Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) services in the Rohingya camps of Cox's Bazar, marking a historic step in advancing maternal and newborn healthcare for both refugees and host communities in Teknaf upazila.

With the addition of CEmONC services, the IOM-run Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Rohingya Camp-24, Leda, Teknaf, now offers secondary medical services similar to a fully-fledged field hospital.

The health centre is equipped with a modern operation theatre, specialist doctors in obstetrics and anaesthesia, blood transfusion services with 24/7 power backup, and strict protocols for emergency response.

It offers safe e...