A new study carried out in Northern Uganda indicates that the number of women who are delivered by Traditional Birth Attendants has doubled.

The study which was conducted by World Vision early this year indicates that every month monthly close to 20 women are delivered by Traditional Birth Attendants down from 10 recorded last year in the districts of Nakasongola ,Oyamu, Kitigumu and Gulu.

The regional advocacy coordinator for World Vision Isaac Eju says this has come as a result of the limited number of midwives in health facilities.

He says the preference for traditional birth attendants has also partly contributed to increased cases of maternal and child deaths in these areas.

 The study is recommending an increase in the number of health workers in health centers 3 and 4 so as to motive expectant mothers to deliver from hospitals.