To all the amazing mothers, thank you for your endless sacrifices and unwavering love. Today we celebrate you and your boundless contributions to our families and communities. Happy Mother's Day. World Health Organization (WHO) UN Women UNFPA UNICEF @UN Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Women Deliver Save the Mothers East Africa

It's the International Day of the Midwife!

#Midwives do not just help women give birth; they also provide antenatal and postnatal care, as well as a range of sexual and reproductive health services.

We thank all midwives for their efforts to save the lives of mothers & babies.

HAPPENING NOW: UNFPA Uganda joins Ministry of Health- Uganda, Sweden in Uganda to mark #DayOfTheMidwife in #Gulu City. Midwives are the heroes on the frontline of the global climate crisis, reaching pregnant women and delivering babies safely. Today we celebrate you!
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#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife By focusing on low-intervention childbirth and utilizing reusable equipment whenever possible, #midwives can help reduce the amount of medical waste generated during childbirth. #HealthForAll #midwives
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#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife Midwives can often advocate for natural childbirth methods which can reduce the #environmental footprint of childbirth. Practices like water births, and the use of reusable birthing equipment can contribute to #sustainability #maternity #HealthForAll

On this #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife , we celebrate the dedication of #midwives across #Uganda and Africa. Let us invest in their #education & #training for #safe , respectful maternity care for every woman. #maternity #HealthForAll #Amref4SRHR World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF UNFPA UN Women

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🔈Check out our latest Newsletter! Dive into stories from our impactful projects, discussions on #malaria innovations, Fistula, our campaign against #teenagepregnancy , and more. Together, we're driving lasting health change in Africa!👉🏽
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With Amuru District Leaders, Amref Health Africa - feels my heart with so much joy to see Village Households connected to Solar Powered Water - own tap water taken to a hut!. Comfort Hajra Mukasa Amref Health Africa. Thanks Amref Netherlands!

Let us continue spreading awareness about the importance of #immunization , debunking myths, and addressing concerns about vaccines to motivate communities to seek immunization services! #VaccinesWork #ZeroDose

Vaccination is crucial in safeguarding you against potentially life-threatening diseases such as measles, cervical cancer, polio, and COVID-19. By getting vaccinated, you not only protect yourself but also prevent the spread of these illnesses to others. We encourage you to visit

As we mark #WorldImmunizationWeek , we are reminded that strengthening #healthcare systems, increasing access to #vaccines , and raising #awareness are key steps towards changing these statistics. Every child deserves protection against preventable diseases. #VaccinesWork #ZeroDose

We joined Uganda Christian University (Official) in the Save the Mothers East Africa conference together with Heroes for Gender Transformative Action under the theme: 'No mother should die' from childbirth-related complications. We shared our contributions towards improving MCH indicators and best practices. #MaternalHealth #HealthForall

With our Heroes for Gender Transformative Action program, we're safeguarding mothers by offering precise, inclusive #SRH education and info, enhancing healthcare access through Integrated Community Outreaches, and strengthening health systems to deliver quality #healthcare and more.

VIDEO: Amref Health Africa Communications Manager Lilian Kamanzi shares about the KOKONO crib during the Save the Mothers East Africa conference. The cradle safeguards babies under one year from health and safety risks in poor living conditions. kokono.life/en/product/

Happening Now: Join us at the Save The Mothers EastAfrica Conference in Nkoyoyo Uganda Christian University (Official) . Together, let's champion maternal & child health! lets put an end to preventable childbirth deaths.
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Pregnancy weakens immunity to #malaria , heightening risks for the mother and the baby. Untreated malaria can lead to severe complications like maternal death and low birth weight.

On #WorldMalariaDay , let’s step up the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.

#WorldMalariaDay2024 Vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, children under 5, refugees, & migrants, bear a disproportionate burden of malaria. Discover how we are working to combat this issue and protect those most at risk👇🏽 #EndMalaria
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#Letsremember Severe Malaria demands the highest need for blood transfusion in Uganda. #DYK to process one unit of blood in Ug costs USD 81 we need 457,000 units annually. Blood expires after 35 days. Prevention & Timely treatment are crucial. LET US FIGHT MALARIA TOGETHER.

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#SayNoToMalariaDeaths #Malaria is a deadly disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Preventing it starts with steps as simple as sleeping under an insecticide-treated bed net. Protect yourself and your loved ones!

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