In days gone by, hospital admissions for various reproductive health problems was the norm. But in the last few decades, women’s healthcare has changed so much that reasons for admitting women in hospitals are becoming less and less. Many problems can now be addressed in an outpatient setting, so called ambulatory or day care.Ambulatory care is consultation, treatment, or intervention using advanced medical technology delivered on an outpatient basis. The patient's stay at the health facility, from registration to discharge, occurs on a single calendar day

The devastation of last weekend’s events is still fresh in our minds. This column commiserates with all those who lost loved ones, and wishes speedy recovery to those still nursing both physical and psychological trauma. It is not unusual for expectant women to be caught up in such events. In our present circumstances, it’s almost impossible to predict when and where the next attack will be. Day to day life must continue, but one must be vigilant at all times, ready to respond as appropriately as possible in the most dangerous of situations.

The wet season is here with us. We can expect good tidings on the agricultural front, but seasonal health concerns in pregnant women and other risky groups (children and the elderly) also arise. The cold and wet season is globally associated with respiratory infections, with flu being among the more serious infections.