The advantage of professional organizations as advocates for improved funding of maternal and child health services in Uganda
Beyeza-Kashesya, J.; Kaharuza, F.; Murokora, D.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 127(Suppl 1): S52-S55
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1879-3479 PMID: 25124100 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.07.013Document Number: 636655
The attainment of United Nations Millennium Development Goal 5 has proven elusive for many countries. Efforts to reduce maternal mortality require concerted evidence-based efforts from all key players, including professional organizations. The Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda used the results of maternal and perinatal death review to develop and pilot advocacy programs with parliamentarians, media, and government that aimed to improve maternal and newborn health in Uganda. This work translated to further parliamentary debate on the topic, increased resource allocation by government, and improved media-related public education.