Let’s Talk Health Equity, Uganda, and Global Maternal Health

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Sr. Priscilla Busingye and Sr. Gertrude Kabanyomozi, both members of the Religious Institute of the Daughters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (commonly known as the Banyatereza Sisters).  Sr. Dr. Priscilla is also the 2020 African Mission Healthcare (AMH) Gerson L’Chaim Prize recipient, the first woman and the first African to receive this award. They have dedicated their careers to transforming women’s lives by providing essential maternal-child care. In Uganda 1 in 47 mothers die from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth and the maternal mortality rate in Uganda is responsible for 18% of all deaths of women between ages 15 and 49 years old. The Rwibaale Health Center, in rural Southwestern Uganda, plays a vital role in changing these outcomes.  In addition to maternity care, the Sisters provide treatment for birth injuries and train the next generation of healthcare providers in their region.  If you’re interested in supporting their work you can donate HERE. Website | africanmissionhealthcare.org Twitter | @AfricaMHF Podcast | @AfricaMHF