Mbarara LC5 chairperson asks fellow politicians to put midwives first

May 06, 2019

“These are the people giving life. If they were not there we wouldn’t be around. Instead of considering increasing salaries of MPs, LC5 chairperson and Mayors, the midwives should be considered first basing on the working conditions they go through,” Bamuturaki said.

HEALTH
 
MBARARA-The Mbarara district LC5 chairperson John Bosco Bamuturaki, has challenged fellow politicians to consider the midwives first when it comes to issues of salary and welfare enhancement.
 
While addressing over 2,000 midwives who had gathered to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife at Ntare School grounds in Mbarara district, Bamuturaki said midwives do a commendable job which is unrivalled.
 
"These are the people giving life. If they were not there we wouldn't be around. Instead of considering increasing salaries of MPs, LC5 chairperson and Mayors, the midwives should be considered first basing on the working conditions they go through," Bamuturaki said.
 
Receiving applause from the midwives, Bamuturaki added that midwives need to be complemented with male counterparts in the profession which is dominated by female.
 
  barara district midwives doing a demo delivery hoto by eoffrey utegeki Mbarara district midwives doing a demo delivery (Photo by Geoffrey Mutegeki)

 

 
He challenged male working as midwives to raise their hands but only a handful raised their hands.
 
"I know government is working on your salary enhancements but you deserve more. We are grateful for the good work you are doing let us continue and support each other for better health services," Bamuturaki said.
 
The International Day of the Midwife was celebrated under the theme; Midwives; Women's Rights Defender.
 
"Look at this big youthful population it is because of your work that these people were delivered safely," Bamuturaki said.
 
State minister for Primary Health Care, Joyce Moriku attended the event and asked midwives to remain professional in their work.
 
She commended Midwives for dedicating their lives towards giving life despite the many challenges faced like lack of enough supplies of utilities and less appreciation.
 
"We are celebrating that midwife who stood firm to deliver babies amid all the challenges. You are indeed women rights defenders," Moriku said.
 
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Deputy Representative Miranda Tabifor, revealed that midwives not only save lives but also empower women and couples to make informed, healthy choices.
 
"Midwives are public health heroes, ensuring that the woman can have a healthy pregnancy, safe childbirth and essential care for her newborn among the most basic human rights," Tabifor said.
 
According to the Uganda Nurse and Midwives Council, there are 19,588 registered midwives in Uganda for a population of 40 million people.

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