In Uganda, maternal mortality remains a pressing challenge, with an average of 16 mothers dying every day during childbirth. These preventable deaths are often linked to what health experts call the “three delays” — the delay in making informed health decisions to seek care, the delay in physically accessing a health facility, and the delay in receiving adequate medical attention once at the facility.  

Our current development programme addresses these barriers through an integrated approach that places mothers at the heart of care. We are empowering women and families with the knowledge to make timely health decisions, improving transport and infrastructure to bring care within reach, and strengthening health systems to deliver safe, high-quality services. By targeting the root causes of maternal mortality, we are working to give every mother the chance to survive and thrive.