Excessive bleeding after childbirth a silent killer
Health officials in Uganda are raising awareness about postpartum haemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death in the country. A community walk was organized to encourage blood donations and improve emergency response protocols.
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Postpartum haemorrhage is a major global health challenge; addressing it through awareness and blood supply management is critical for reducing maternal mortality rates.
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Excessive bleeding after childbirth a silent killer of mothers
Dr Kisegerwa said that, given the risk of excessive bleeding, the Mulago community was encouraged during the walk to donate blood and ensure blood is readily available for mothers.
The walk, held on October 3, 2026, under the theme "Prevent, Recognise, Respond to Save Lives,” was part of a gear-up activity for World Post-Partum Haemorrhage Day, an annual event that falls on October 5. (Credit: Agnes Kyotalengerire)
Excessive bleeding after childbirth, medically known as postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), remains the leading cause of maternal deaths in Uganda, accounting for 46% of reported maternal deaths, according to the National Annual Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) report for 2024/2025.
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