What we do
Empowering Communities with Quality Care for Mothers, Newborns, and Adolescents
We are committed to advancing maternal, newborn, and adolescent health by providing comprehensive, community-centered services that ensure every woman and child has access to quality care.
Our programs focus on empowering families with knowledge, strengthening local health systems, and promoting safe motherhood through practical, sustainable solutions.
By working closely with communities, health facilities, and local leaders, we create supportive environments where women can experience healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and quality postpartum care, laying the foundation for healthier families and communities.
Our Services
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Community Mobilization and Education
Community mobilization and education on antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care, empowering families with knowledge to seek timely and appropriate maternal and newborn health services.
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Male Partner Involvement Programs
Male partner involvement programs to encourage shared responsibility in maternal health, supporting women during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care..
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Home Visits for Counselling and Education
Home visits to pregnant women for counselling and education, ensuring women receive personalized guidance and support throughout pregnancy.
04
Strengthening Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
Strengthening adolescent sexual and reproductive health services to address the unique health needs of young people and improve access to appropriate care.
05
Community Women’s Saving Schemes
Establishment of community women’s saving schemes for birth and emergency preparedness, helping families plan and access funds for safe deliveries and urgent care..
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Nutrition Education and Iron-Rich Food Promotion
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Malaria Prevention Initiatives
Malaria prevention initiatives, including mosquito net distribution and screening, to protect pregnant women and families from malaria during pregnancy and early childhood.
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Strengthening Referral Systems
Strengthening referral systems between local health facilities and district hospitals, ensuring timely access to higher-level care during emergencies.
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Supporting Health Facilities with Training
Supporting health facilities with training and task-shifting to improve quality care, enabling health workers to provide effective and efficient maternal and newborn health services.
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Training Community Leaders and Young Graduates
Training community leaders and young graduates as safe motherhood advocates to promote maternal and newborn health within their communities and strengthen local leadership.
Key Achievements
Enhanced Postpartum Care Access
Enhanced postpartum care access within the first 48 hours and within six weeks after delivery, promoting early identification and management of postpartum complications for mothers and newborns.
Increased Antenatal Care Access
Increased the number of pregnant women accessing timely, focused antenatal care.
Improved Skilled Delivery Rates
Improved rates of deliveries with skilled attendants, providing safer delivery environments and reducing risks during childbirth for mothers and newborns.
Reduced Iron Deficiency
Reduced iron deficiency among young girls, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers, contributing to better maternal health, reduced anemia rates, and improved child development.
Strengthened Referral Networks
Strengthened referral networks between community facilities and district hospitals, ensuring that mothers and newborns receive timely and appropriate care during emergencies.
Enhanced Postpartum Care Access
Enhanced postpartum care access within the first 48 hours and within six weeks after delivery, promoting early identification and management of postpartum complications for mothers and newborns.
Increased Newborn Care Access
Increased newborn care access within the first 28 days of life, supporting early interventions to reduce neonatal mortality and improve the health of newborns.
Trained Young Professionals and Leaders
Trained and engaged young professionals and community leaders in promoting safe motherhood, building local capacity and community ownership in maternal and child health initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Mama Health Consultancy & Community Services Program Co. Ltd?
Mama Health Consultancy & Community Services Program Co. Ltd is a rural, community-based program in Eastern Central Uganda working to reduce maternal and newborn mortality. We empower communities to take responsibility for maternal and newborn health while complementing the Ministry of Health.
Where does Mama Health operate?
We operate in the Busoga region of Eastern & Central Uganda, covering seven predominantly rural districts (90% rural): Jinja, Kamuli, Iganga, Kaliro, Namutumba, Mayuge, and Bugiri.
Why is there a need for this program in Busoga?
The Busoga region has one of the highest fertility rates in Uganda (7.2). While 93% of women attend antenatal care, only 56% deliver with skilled attendants, and 26% receive postpartum care. Rural skilled delivery rates are just 37% (UDHS 2006). Many women attend antenatal care late, missing critical care opportunities, with only 45% completing four visits.
What health challenges do pregnant women face in Busoga?
Many women face anemia and iron deficiency, with 50% of pregnant women anemic (FANTA 2010) and 88% iron deficient (UDHS 2006). These challenges often begin in girlhood due to poor nutrition, contributing to poor maternal health outcomes.
What does Mama Health do to address these challenges?
Educates and mobilizes communities on early antenatal care, skilled delivery, and postpartum care.
Supports health facilities through training, capacity building, and task-shifting to improve care quality.
Runs school-based programs to promote iron-rich food consumption to reduce iron deficiency.
Trains young graduates as volunteer field officers to promote safe motherhood within communities.
What is the goal of Mama Health?
To contribute to safe motherhood through responsive community-based action, ensuring that no woman, foetus, or baby dies during pregnancy or delivery.
How does Mama Health work with communities?
We collaborate with village health teams, faith-based institutions, and community health workers, supporting them to deliver education, identify and follow up with pregnant women, and strengthen community participation in maternal and newborn health.
How can I support Mama Health?
You can support us by:
Donating to help us reach more mothers and newborns with lifesaving care.
Partnering with us as an organization.
Volunteering your skills to strengthen our community initiatives.