How waiting homes are saving lives of mothers, unborn babies

“The Government is replicating the waiting homes model in bad terrain and mountainous areas, such as Kigezi, Rwenzori, and Elgon in eastern Uganda, to help in reducing the number of deaths of mothers and their newborn babies.”

Expectant mothers at the waiting area of Dr Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital, Kalongo. (Photo by Agnes Kyotalengerire)