Save Pregnant Women from Malaria in Uganda

SUMMARY This is quarterly project status report for the period ended on October 2021 on “Save 750 Pregnant women from Malaria in Uganda” project in Kibuku district. The goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates in Uganda. The project is implemented in Kibuku district with financial support from donors under the GlobalGiving platform and Kagumu Community. KADO is grateful to all donors and the community for the support that contributed to the realization of these quarterly results amidst COVID 19 challenges. . ACHIEVEMENTS: KADO runs a private not for profit community health center level III where all the achievements were obtained: • Distributed face masks to 102 pregnant women during antenatal at our health facility • Distributed 240 face masks to women with children under five years during immunization days at our health facility • Health educated 98 pregnant mothers during antenatal clinic days • Procured 25 medium long-lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets, • 240 Malaria Rapid Diagnostic (MRDTs) test kits were received from the Ministry of Health Through Kibuku District DHO’s office, • Offered ANC services to 102 pregnant women. • Carried out malaria tests to 74 pregnant women at the facility. • 49 pregnant mothers received a long lasting insecticide treated nets • 61 pregnant mothers received Malaria intermittent Preventive treatment (IPTs) CHALLENGES: • Lack ok od adequate antimalarial drugs and supplies in the health facility • lack of adequate mosquito nets supply, • inadequate financial support that makes the procurement of most items hard, RECOMMENDATIONS • KADO still requests all partners to continuously support this malaria prevention project to enhance reduction of maternal mortality among pregnant mothers.

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• http://www.kagumudevelopmentorganization.org