This project will reduce maternal deaths caused by preeclampsia and eclampsia among pregnant mothers in West Nile, Uganda, where rising cases continue to threaten the lives of mothers and babies due to delayed diagnosis, limited awareness, and inadequate healthcare services. Through community awareness campaigns, mobile health camps, health worker training, and early screening services, the project will improve early detection and emergency response to save vulnerable mothers and newborns.
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are major causes of maternal and newborn deaths in Uganda, contributing about 15% of maternal mortality. In West Nile, maternal deaths remain high (79-86 per 100,000 deliveries) due to low antenatal care attendance, poor awareness, delayed referrals, and limited health services and knowledge. Many mothers arrive at health facilities in critical condition. The main problem is lack of early detection, awareness, and timely access to quality maternal care.
The project will reduce deaths from preeclampsia and eclampsia in West Nile by strengthening early detection, awareness, and referral systems. It will train health workers and community volunteers to screen pregnant women for high blood pressure and danger signs. Community outreach in villages, markets, mosques and churches will improve antenatal care uptake. Mobile health camps will bring services closer, and improved referral coordination will ensure timely emergency care.
The project will contribute to sustained reduction in maternal and newborn deaths in West Nile by improving early detection and timely treatment of preeclampsia and eclampsia. It will strengthen community awareness, antenatal care attendance, and referral systems. Over time, it will build stronger health systems, empowered communities, and improved maternal health-seeking behavior, leading to safer pregnancies and healthier mothers and babies.
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