Born on the Edge

This project will provide financial support for our three key neonatal clinical trainers in eastern Uganda. Our neonatal specialist doctor and two neonatal clinical officers provide free medical care for over 2000 sick and premature babies every year. They run regular training courses in basic newborn care in surrounding district hospitals and lower level health facilities and provide ongoing support supervision visits to ensure sustainability and lead improvements in standards of care.

Since 2014, we have treated over 10,000 babies and saved over 3000 lives and the number of newborn babies dying in the hospital has reduced by 70%. This dramatic success can be attributed to a sustainable training model and provision of good quality basic newborn care. The creation of a 52 bed neonatal unit and Centre of Excellence for Newborn Care and Training is key to extending our training and knowledge across Uganda and further reducing neonatal mortality beyond our region.