Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is witnessing a substantial decline in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, attributed to corporate support received through various Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Stanbic and its partners recently provided essential utility commodities, expressing appreciation for the hospital’s commitment to saving the lives of mothers.
Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga, the hospital’s executive director, highlighted the marked reduction in avoidable maternal deaths and neonatal fatalities, emphasizing the crucial role of collaborative support from the private sector. Managing an average of 80 daily deliveries, including 30 Cesarean Sections, is made feasible, safe, and effective through partnerships.
While the government provides most equipment and necessities, private sector partnerships are deemed essential to fill the budget gaps. With assistance from private sector contributions, expertise availability, and consistent medical supplies from the government, the hospital has witnessed a drop in avoidable maternal deaths to fewer than five per month.
Dr. Byaruhanga stressed the need to alleviate hospital congestion by empowering health centers in the Kampala metropolitan area. Stanbic’s donations, particularly to the neonatal clinic, aim to ease congestion, reduce pressure on Kawempe Hospital, and enhance the quality of services offered.
Ann Juuko, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda, commended the hospital staff’s frontline efforts in ensuring safe motherhood. She emphasized the private sector’s role in supplementing government efforts and pledged continued support to decongest Kawempe referral hospital by equipping lower-tier health centers to provide high-quality services.
Acknowledging the responsible utilization of donated equipment, Juuko highlighted the positive outcomes of the Ministry of Health’s supportive public-private partnership for the nation’s benefit.
