Maternal mortality is a significant violation of women’s health and safe childbirth, and it represents a profound injustice for both expecting mothers and their newborns. In Uganda, the loss of women due to pregnancy or childbirth complications remains far too common. The devastating effects of losing a mother are well-documented, and the grief is deeply felt not only by the immediate family but throughout the entire community.
A new maternity ward in Kamengo, Uganda, has the potential to save lives in this rural area, which has proudly hosted annual medical missions from the Canada Africa Community Health Alliance (CACHA) since 2008.
We aim to raise $77,000 CAD to support the Ggoli Health Centre in constructing a much-needed maternity ward at their location in Kamengo sub-county, Mpigi District. The health centre serves 15 sub-parishes and 22 villages, spanning a radius of 30 kilometers.
Uganda’s maternal mortality rate, estimated at 336 deaths per 100,000 live births, remains alarmingly high. Infant mortality stands at 43 deaths per 1,000 live births, with 42% occurring during the neonatal period. Despite many challenges, Ggoli Health Centre is a beacon of hope, serving an increasing number of patients with services like maternity care (both antenatal and postnatal), routine immunizations, and participation in national and district-wide immunization campaigns.
At present, a small structure houses all departments and inpatients, but it lacks the capacity to provide the quality of health care required.
Inpatients, regardless of their gender or medical condition, are forced to share the same ward. Additionally, staff are often compelled to rely on rechargeable lamps or mobile phone flashlights to treat patients and perform deliveries due to the absence of electricity.
We humbly ask for your support in helping Ggoli Health Centre build a modern maternity ward, complete with a solar power system, to provide quality healthcare to the community.
Your contribution will make a significant impact and is deeply appreciated. If you have any questions or would like more information about this project, please contact CACHA Uganda Project Lead, Jimmy Sebulime.
An anonymous donor will match all donations that are $2,000 or greater.
