By Zachery Onyango | Project Leader
Protecting Maternal and Child Health Services During the Ebola Response
As Uganda continues managing the Ebola outbreak with 20 confirmed cases, ensuring uninterrupted maternal and child health services remains a critical priority. Pregnancy, childbirth, immunization, and routine child healthcare cannot be postponed during a public health emergency. Thanks to your generous support, efforts are continuing to ensure that mothers and children can safely access essential healthcare while Ebola prevention measures remain firmly in place.
Health facilities are reinforcing infection prevention and control practices within antenatal clinics, maternity wards, and child health services. Healthcare workers continue educating expectant mothers on Ebola prevention, personal hygiene, and the importance of seeking skilled care whenever complications arise. Community health volunteers are also conducting household visits to encourage pregnant women and caregivers of young children to continue attending scheduled health appointments while following recommended preventive measures.
Village Health Teams are helping identify vulnerable mothers who may face challenges accessing healthcare because of fear or misinformation surrounding the outbreak. By providing reassurance and accurate information, they are helping families understand that essential health services remain available and that facilities have strengthened safety procedures to protect patients.
Protecting routine maternal and child health services helps prevent additional health crises while reinforcing community confidence in the healthcare system. Healthy mothers and children contribute to stronger, more resilient communities that are better equipped to withstand public health emergencies.
Your continued support is ensuring that Ebola response efforts strengthen—not interrupt—essential healthcare. Together, we are protecting the lives of mothers, newborns, and children while building a healthier future for families across Uganda's affected districts and border communities.
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