Maternal deaths due to blood shortage worry medics
Uganda's maternal mortality rate stands at 336 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey 2016. This translates to 6,000 women dying due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, annually. This means every day, 16 mothers die while giving birth.
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Maternal deaths due to blood shortage worry medics
By NewVision Reporter
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Mary Tumusabe's story
Tumusabe was a resident of Kiteredde, Nsambya sub-county in Kyankwanzi district at the time of her death at the age of 35. Her death occurred shortly