Rotary District 9213 Governor Ann Nkutu has called for urgent and sustained efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Uganda, citing preventable causes and limited access to quality healthcare as major contributors to the high number of deaths among women during childbirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the launch of the Rotary Club of Bukerere, Nkutu emphasized Rotary\u2019s commitment to tackling critical community challenges through volunteer-led initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRotary is a volunteer organization, and everything we do depends on our members\u2014from business, professional, and community backgrounds\u2014coming together to take action,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nkutu pointed to Uganda\u2019s alarming maternal health statistics, revealing that up to 14 women die every day during childbirth, mostly due to preventable conditions. \u201cThe causes are often linked to lack of access\u2014sometimes because of cost, but more often because the services simply aren\u2019t available,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of its health interventions, Rotary has constructed a new maternity center in Bukedea District through the Rotary Club of Soroti Central. The facility aims to close the access gap by bringing essential maternal care closer to women in hard-to-reach communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not just building structures. We\u2019re equipping them with modern tools and ensuring that health workers are trained to manage complications,\u201d Nkutu said. \u201cIt\u2019s about creating real solutions that save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the inauguration ceremony, Augustine Kirungi, President of the Rotary Club of Bukerere, expressed optimism about the club\u2019s potential to transform lives through service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are proud to be chartered members of this new club. Bukerere is a fast-growing urban area with many needs\u2014especially in youth empowerment, education, water and sanitation, the environment, and health,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maternal health was cited as a top priority for the new club. Kirungi raised concerns about the state of local health services, noting that Goma Health Centre\u2014the only facility currently serving residents\u2014is under-equipped to meet the community\u2019s growing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaternal health is critical. Goma is our only health facility, and it\u2019s ill-equipped. We call on all stakeholders to support efforts aimed at strengthening our local health infrastructure,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Rotary District 9213 Governor Ann Nkutu has called for urgent and sustained efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Uganda, citing preventable causes and limited access to quality healthcare as major contributors to the high number of deaths among women during childbirth. Speaking at the launch of the Rotary Club of Bukerere, Nkutu emphasized Rotary\u2019s commitment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2270,"featured_media":40045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_paywall_metabox":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[467],"tags":[31,119],"class_list":["post-40044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","tag-featured","tag-uganda-news"],"yoast_head":"\n