Obstetric Surgical Theater

In Eastern Uganda, the unavailability of Cesarean Section is a leading cause of death of birthing mothers.

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Currently, high-risk new mothers need to board a city bus from Petete Village to reach Mbale City, 26 miles away. While in labor.

Some pregnant rural women have even used their last bit of strength to hold on to the back of a neighbor’s motorcycle to reach services in the city.

Shawin Hospital’s Dr. Ahmed Bumba, who will lead staff training and the implementation of medical procedures also serves as the director of Mbale Regional Blood Bank, a vital partner.

Village Health Teams and local midwives will be trained to assess the severity of higher-risk patients
before a crisis happens. Maternity patients in rural Uganda typically don’t have a scientific concept of their bodies. Beliefs in family curses, the evil eye and “bad karma” are often blamed for medical conditions that aren’t well understood.

When we achieve our goal of the surgery theater, the Shawin Hospital team will start a local patient education campaign to build relationships and empower women. Our medical staff speak the languages of local tribes and will work with community leaders to encourage connection with the hospital.

Surviving childbirth is the right of every woman. This problem won’t get solved without you.

Let’s join together as we’ve been commanded, “Justice, justice you shall pursue” – Deuteronomy 16:20

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