Analysing human rights accountability towards ending preventable maternal morbidity and morality in Uganda
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Date
2017
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
The persistence of preventable Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (hereafter MMM), in the
developing world, despite ground breaking technological and scientific advances, is
unacceptable. There is no cause of death and disability for men between ages 15 and 44
that comes close to the large scale of maternal mortality and morbidity. Thus, the
prevalence of high MMM ratios indicates the side-lining of women's rights. Surprisingly, the
causal factors of preventable MMM and interventions needed to reverse the pervasively high
numbers are now well known. Yet, hundreds of women continue to die daily and to suffer
lifelong illnesses while giving birth. In Uganda, despite various regulatory, policy and
programmatic strategies, the most recent survey revealed that the maternal mortality ratios
were at a staggering 438 per 100,000 live births.
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Doctor Legum - LLD
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Allied Health Professional Council, Civil Society Organizations, District Local Government, District Health Management Information Soft Ware, District Service Commission