Healthcare in Uganda – Amref Health Africa UK

Population

45.7 million

Average life expectancy

63 years old

Number of doctors per 10,000 people

1.7

Maternal mortality rate

0.4

Neo-natal mortality rate

Births attended by health personnel

74%

What do we do?

Amref Health Africa's early projects in Uganda were designed to provide health services and education to communities and local institutions acutely affected by ongoing civil and political unrest. Today, we partner with the Uganda Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Education and Sport, and numerous corporate and non-profit partners to improve access to health services across the country. Since 1987, we have reached more than 22 million people with health interventions, including 12.5 million women and 9.8 million children.

Our work in Uganda falls under five thematic areas: 1) Reproductive, Maternal, Neo-natal, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH); 2) Disease Prevention and Control (DPC); 3) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); 4) Health worker training; and 5) Medical specialist outreach.

Empowering Obstetric Fistula Survivors

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious complications that can occur during childbirth. Amref is helping women who have suffered from Obstetric Fistula to rebuild their lives.

Violet Boonabana

Violet Boonabana was raised by her aunt, a midwife, in Kampala. Growing up, Violet would admire the way her aunt cared for the women in their community. "She made me love and respect the profession," she says. "She showed me how rewarding it is to watch a mother leave the hospital with a healthy, happy baby."

Piwa Maleng: Our clean water

Translating as "Our Clean Water" in Swahili, the Piwa Maleng project aims to improve access to safe, clean water and reduce teenage pregnancy rates in Amuru District, Northern Uganda.

Kasasiro Zaabu: Waste is gold

Supporting effective waste management and business development in Kawempe, Kampala, Uganda.

Catherine Aanyu

Catherine Aanyu is a 26-year-old midwife from Katakwi, a small town in Eastern Uganda. She's currently building her skills through Amref Health Africa's eLearning programme.