The Danger of Pregnancy in Uganda
Pregnancy is not just about the joy of having a baby – because realistically speaking, it includes much danger to the mother and the baby.
This fact is more alarming in Uganda, where the rates of death because of infections, HIV, maltreatment, and lack of nutrition during pregnancy are disturbing.
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There are 435 records of death per 100,000 birth cases, which is tantamount to 6,000 women dying from birth (a survey from 2006 Uganda Demographic Health Service (UDHS) )
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15 out of 100 pregnancies have complications that need to be treated by a real physician
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200 pregnant women die every year in Kawempe division in Kampala, Uganda.
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Lack of good treatment to the pregnant mother also contribute to dangers, and even death during pregnancy.
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