maternal health in uganda

Health Ministry launches tool to track maternal health resources

Health Ministry launches tool to track maternal health resources

The Ministry of Health has launched a new electronic tool that will be used by both the ministry and Non Government Organizations to track on the resources that are allocated to maternal health programs across the country. The electronic tool is expected to act as a new avenue to avert duplication of programs and accelerate […]

Uganda government to get 30 million dollars from World Bank

Following recent impetus on the need to increase funding for maternal health, Uganda is moving steadfast to avert the death of mothers while giving birth. The government of Uganda is planning to borrow 30 million dollars from World Bank to renovate and equip hospitals in Uganda. The State Minister for Primary Care, James Kakooza said […]

MP says few Ugandan women get professional medical assistance during delivery

The representative of the Parliament of Uganda in Parliamentarians Take Action for Maternal and Newborn Health organisation, Hon. Sylvia Sinabulya has said that only 42 percent of women in Uganda get the assistance of skilled health workers during delivery of babies. Sinabulya who is also the Member of parliament for Mityana district told the Parliamentary […]