Kainerugaba urges Ugandans to make blood donation a
Charlotte Kainerugaba has launched a national campaign in Uganda to encourage regular blood donation to address critical shortages. The initiative aims to reduce maternal mortality rates, specifically targeting postpartum haemorrhage, which remains a leading cause of death for women in the country.
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Public health initiatives regarding blood supply are vital for maternal survival and emergency medical care in developing healthcare systems.
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Kainerugaba urges Ugandans to make blood donation a regular habit
“Every second counts,” Kainerugaba said, warning that women experiencing severe bleeding can deteriorate rapidly when blood and blood products are not immediately available.
Speaking at the launch of the countrywide campaign at Kololo Independence Grounds on September 5, 2026, Kainerugaba (2nd L) said postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), or excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains one of the country's biggest threats to maternal survival, accounting for 35% of maternal deaths. (Credit: Aloysius Kasoma)
- Uganda's National Postpartum Haemorrhage Champion Charlotte Kainerugaba has called on Ugandans to embrace regular blood donation as the country launched a campaign aimed at closing the gap in its annual blood requirement of about 450,000 units.
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