Nurturing Futures
Maternal Health
The Challenge
The most significant challenge in maternal health in Uganda is the high maternal mortality rate, which is a
result of factors like limited access to healthcare, especially in rural areas, a shortage of skilled healthcare pro
fessionals, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, cultural and social barriers, poverty, lack of education, and
high rates of teenage pregnancies. These issues collectively increase the risks for pregnant women and new
mothers, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to improve healthcare access, infrastruc
ture, and education
The Intervention
In response to this critical challenge, initiatives like those undertaken by Movit Foundation are crucial. In
Uganda, and across Africa, maternal health is a pressing issue, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for ap
proximately 66% of global maternal deaths, primarily due to preventable causes such as hemorrhage and hy
pertension. With a maternal mortality ratio in Uganda of about 336 deaths per 100,000 live births, Movit Foun
dation's commitment to reversing this trend is vital. By ensuring mothers have access to quality prenatal and
postnatal care, and by providing education about maternal health, these efforts aim to safeguard not only the
lives of mothers but also the well-being of children and the socioeconomic stability of communities. Without
such interventions, there is a risk of perpetuating a cycle of poverty and poor health, further exacerbating the
challenges faced in maternal health
