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KOICA supports continuum of health care services to save lives of mothers and babies

Targeting mothers and babies in hard-to-reach communities of Acholi region

UNICEF Uganda
Parents cradle a baby
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe
11 December 2017
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe Kiiza Rebecca, a registered midwife at Muchwini Health Centre III, Kitgum District immunizing a pregnant mother. The quality maternal, newborn child health services in the district was made possible by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe An enrolled midwife trained with KOICA support, measures the blood pressure of a pregnant mother during her routine checkups at Muchwini Health Centre III.
UNICEF supported maternal and newborn health interventions
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe Sr. Santiana Acan, in-charge maternity ward at Kalongo Hospital, Agago District, examines Grace Adeno who was in labour. Student trainees look on to learn. Thanks to KOICA funds Sr. Santiana was trained and now trains others.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe A student of St Mary’s Midwifery training School Kalongo examines a pregnant woman in labour at Kalongo Hospital, as the in-charge maternity ward (left) and other trainees look on.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe A mother is supported by a health workers, perform to the mother kangaroo technique for her premature baby in Kalongo Hospital. Health workers at the hospital have been trained to handle premature babies and many have survived.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe Nurses help a new-born premature baby born with breathing difficulties, at Kalongo Hopsital's intensive care unit. Thanks to KOICA, the nurses are now equipped with skills to handle such complicated cases.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe Immunization protects children from killer diseases. A newborn baby receives polio drops.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe Sr. Santina Acan teaching a mother how to breastfeed. Sr. Santina was trained to provide quality support to mothers, babies and pregnant women.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe A copy of a transport Voucher receipt book at Kitgum referral hospital. The transport system was designed to reduce on delays that block pregnant mothers and sick children from accessing health facilities due to long distances.
Maternal and newborn health interventions supported by UNICEF
UNICEF Uganda/2016/Bongyereirwe A Village Health Team member (VHT) visits Susan to ascertain if she and her baby are healing well. VHTs also encourage mothers to go for post-natal clinics, encourage them to breastfeed their babies and ensure mothers take their children for immunization.

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