Lives Saved, Systems Strained: Kawempe Hospital Cuts Maternal Deaths Despite Overload

Every day, Kawempe handles an overwhelming influx of expectant mothers. Of roughly 60 daily deliveries, nearly half—about 30—are performed through caesarean sections. At Kawempe National Referral Hospital, the cries of newborns echo through crowded corridors—each one a fragile victory in a system stretched to its limits. Just three years ago, the hospital faced a grim … Continue reading Lives Saved, Systems Strained: Kawempe Hospital Cuts Maternal Deaths Despite Overload