Every year there are 1,600,000 pregnancies in Uganda and many of these pregnant women face the probability of living or dying while giving life. According to the World Health Statistics report 2015, maternal mortality is at 320/100,000 – New Vision Uganda. Uganda though continues to register significant decline in child and maternal health. According to the 2016 Uganda Bureau of Statistics indicators report, Infant Mortality Rate has declined from 54 deaths per 1000 live births in 2011 to 43 deaths per 1000 live births in 2016. The report also indicated that child mortality has seen a steady decrease from 38 deaths per 1000 live births in 2011 to 22 deaths per 1000 live births in 2016. The pictures have been photographed over the years while documenting maternal health in different parts of Uganda. They highlight challenges and remedies to access of health services.
Every year there are 1,600,000 pregnancies in Uganda and many…