Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is excitement among women after Luwero Hospital launched a newly equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Every month, atleast 350-370 women give birth at Luwero Hospital of which 15% (55) need neonatal care services. But all along Luwero Hospital has been referring premature babies to …
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Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 150 girls under 18 years old, from various sub-counties in Sironko district, who became pregnant during the COVID-19 lockdown, successfully graduated on Monday after completing vocational training. Some of these girls received bursaries from Isaiah Sasaga Wanzira, the Budadiri East constituency member of …
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Uganda’s 3rd Safe Motherhood Conference discusses innovative solutions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with PATH Uganda, convened a three-day conference to address the pressing issue of maternal mortality. The “Safe Motherhood Conference” aim was to share insights, discuss innovative solutions, and strategize on reducing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 30 pilgrims with life-threatening conditions have been swiftly transported to various hospitals from the Catholic martyr’s shrines. Prize Tayebwa, the manager of the Kampala West Red Cross Branch, reported that the affected pilgrims, predominantly women, were suffering from high blood pressure, anemia, and …
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As desperate civilians and expatriates flee the country, local midwives are stepping up and helping pregnant women bring new life into the world despite the intense clashes. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | In the heart of a war-torn Sudan, an ancient tradition is being rekindled amidst the chaos: midwifery. …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 38 teenage mothers in Luwero District have acquired vocational skills after dropping out of school. According to Luwero District Health Report, at least 16,163 girls below the age of 19 years got pregnant in the 2020/21 financial year. Of these, 442 girls were below 15 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Daisy Nagawa, a 34-year-old mother of 2, in Amuru district, says she has delivered all her children with a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) in her neighborhood. This is because the nearest health facility is 16 kms away from her home and lacks funds to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts have asked breastfeeding mothers to wean their babies after contracting and being cured of the Ebola virus disease, and introduce them to breastmilk substitutes. They say that continued breastfeeding by a mother even after she has been cured of the Ebola virus disease, …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 600 breastfeeding mothers from Napak and Moroto districts have recieved food relief from the US-based e3 Ministry, a Christian organization. Each breastfeeding mother recieved 15kg of maize flour and 10 kilograms of beans on Tuesday. Grace Tebakol, a mother of five and resident of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A local food rights organization has filed a constitutional petition challenging the government’s inaction on regulating workplaces and breastfeeding. Their petition highlights gaps in the legal regime affecting the ability of mothers to breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months of exclusive breast milk. David …
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