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Willy Mutenza
THE PROMOTA AFRICA

KAMPALA. Uganda’s latest Demographic and Health Survey 2011 shows good news; maternal health indicators are improving. A many as 95% of Ugandan women now receive antenatal care from a skilled provider at least once, 57% deliver babies in a health facility under the supervision of a skilled provider. Furthermore, 33% of the mothers received a postnatal check-up within two days of birth...

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Willy Mutenza
THE PROMOTA AFRICA

KAMPALA. Uganda's latest Demographic and Health Survey 2011 shows good news; maternal health indicators are improving. A many as 95% of Ugandan women now receive antenatal care from a skilled provider at least once, 57% deliver babies in a health facility under the supervision of a skilled provider. Furthermore, 33% of the mothers received a postnatal check-up within two days of birth...

URL to article: http://www.thepromota.co.uk/uganda-makes-progress-on-maternal-health-but-serious-challenges-remain/