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Ned Tozun , Co-founder , d . light using only dangerous kerosene lanterns or they would even have to turn pregnant women away if they were in labour in the middle of the night .
“ Adequate lighting during evening hours is imperative for safe labour and deliveries . Our installations in health clinics have empowered nurses to provide round-the-clock care , ensuring the wellbeing of both mothers and newborns . Across Africa and Asia , healthcare professionals have reported how access to evening light has brought about transformational improvements in their ability to serve expectant mothers and infants .
“ With d . light ’ s solar-powered products , expectant mothers no longer must give birth in darkness . Clinic staff can also admit and care for other patients at night more easily when there is a safe source of light available . Patients find the light of the d . light lantern comforting when they are being treated .
“ It ’ s easy to take for granted the ready availability of something as basic as light in developed countries – including in our hospitals and clinics ,” Tozun continued ,
“ But for millions of people worldwide , reliable and safe light is still often out of reach . For rural health clinics in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world , access to artificial light can mean the difference between receiving vital care and treatment or not . When you improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and their newborn children , you safeguard the next generation and also the families and communities that depend on these women ."
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