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http://health.go.ug 18-11-2014 07:29:10
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πππππ with partners under the Corporate Society for Safe motherhood have launched a 10-day campaign spotlighting the growing threat of preeclampsia, which has now eclipsed as a primary cause of maternal deaths.
Emphasis should be put on importance of earlyβ¦
Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine has launched a 10 day intense advocacy against Pre-eclampsia. Dr. Atwine emphasized the need to attend ANC regularly at the health facility and listen to health worker guidance.
Pre-eclampsia is the 2nd leading cause of maternal death in Uganda.
Village Health Teams (VHTs) in KCCA, Mukono and Wakiso are being trained on data entry and use of the HIV CHECKNOW Self test kit. This is to ensure that all communities have access to HIV Testing services. #MOHatWork
My hero in health today is Mr. Muhangi, a nurse at this local facility. On my early morning surprise visit to this health centre three, I found him teaching the rest of team on use of Magnesium Sulphate in managing Pre eclampsia.
Richard Mugahi Irene Atuhairwe