National Safe-Motherhood Expert Committee (NASMEC)

The @MinofHealthUG has officially launched the National Safe Birth Awareness Campaign in Sembabule district. This campaign is a call to action: That all pregnant mothers seek early ANC, and deliver with skilled health workers and that health workers provide respectful care.

We were honored to have the State Minister of Health, Hon. Anifah Kawooya, grace the launch of the National Safe Birth Awareness Campaign, reaffirming government commitment to improving maternal and newborn health across the country.

Its happening today! The official launch of the National Safe Birth Campaign.

Today, we left Kisowera with actionable feedback and renewed energy. The dialogue continues! Thank you to everyone who participated. Together, we are building healthier Communities. #MinistryOfHealth #HealthBaraza

The Chief Guest, Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, the Director for Public Health representing the Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwiine, reinforced the Ministry's commitment to listening and acting on citizen feedback. Your voice shapes our priorities. #SpeakUp

A powerful moment came from the RDC - Mukono District, who made a passionate appeal to the Central Government for increased financial assistance to Mukono General Hospital. The goal is to ensure it is fully functional and equipped to serve every community member.

Dr. John Paul Bagala, the Assistant Commissioner R&I at MOH, commended health workers for their dedication and reminded us of our responsibility to serve communities. He also celebrated the upgrade of Katogo Health Centre III to a fully functional Health Centre IV in Mukono

@MinofHealthUG with support from @MarieStopesUg @LivingGoods @PSIUganda and @namaHealthImpact have successfully convened the National Health Baraza today in Mukono District under the theme: “Strengthening Accountability and Service Delivery among Communities.”

Follow through the National Health Baraza through this link to the youtube livestream youtube.com/live/nc3-rBn9a…

👉The National Health Baraza is currently ongoing at Kisowera Playgrounds in Mukono District. @MinofHealthUG @DianaAtwine

Community Health Barazas are a powerful platform for promoting accountability, strengthening partnerships, and advancing people-centered care. Join us tomorrow for the National Community Health Baraza. Chief Guest: Dr. Diana Atwiine, Permanent Secretary - MOH @MinofHealthUG

The Hub integrates three critical functions: Referral Coordination, Skills Simulation Training, and Telemedicine Support . Because every mother and newborn deserves timely, quality care.@UNITAID @UNFPAUganda @KawempeNRH @MinofHealthUG

Today, the Permanent Secretary, MOH officially launched the Knowledge Center at Kawempe KNRH, a centre of excellence dedicated to transforming maternal and newborn health care in Uganda. Funded by the European Union, UNITAID & UNFPA, with technical support from @NasmecUG.

Dr. John Paul Bagala joins us on #NTVMedicalMatters to discuss maternal mortality and the urgent measures needed to improve maternal health outcomes in Uganda.

We have three major causes of maternal mortality, and the top cause is bleeding after childbirth, with about 46% of mothers lost due to excessive bleeding. The second cause is high blood pressure in pregnancy, and the third is sepsis- Dr. John Paul Bagala, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Reproductive and Infant Health, Ministry of Health #NTVMedicalMatters

To address the deaths of women during childbirth, it starts with preparing women before they deliver. People need to understand that a woman’s blood volume increases during pregnancy. That’s why we encourage women, when they discover they are pregnant, to go for antenatal care- Dr. John Paul Bagala, Ministry of Health #NTVMedicalMatters

As an expectant woman, you must ensure that the facility where you plan to deliver can handle excessive bleeding after childbirth. If a facility cannot operate or transfuse blood, it cannot manage high-risk pregnancy complications – Dr. John Paul Bagala, Ministry of Health #NTVMedicalMatters

If a mother has high blood pressure or preeclampsia, the placenta may start to detach from the baby before the right time. The most severe situation is when the woman starts convulsing, which is the advanced stage of high blood pressure in pregnancy.- Dr. John Paul Bagala, Ministry of Health #NTVMedicalMatters

"Gen Z mothers who hesitate to push or request a cesarean section risk developing sepsis if the procedure is not done properly." ~Dr. John Paul Bagala, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Reproductive and Infant Health, Ministry of Health #NTVMedicalMatters

Join the NASMEC E-Learning Series on Advancing Triple Elimination: integrated care for HIV, Syphilis & Hepatitis B in pregnancy. Date: 18 Dec 2025 Time: 2–4 PM (EAT) Register: 2cm.es/NASMECE-Learni… #NASMECElearningSeries #TripleElimination #EMTCT #SafeMotherhoodUg