The impact of coronavirus on pregnant women and mothers with small babies in Uganda and Ethiopia has been revealed. 30% have declared they have reduced their use of maternal and newborn health services since the outbreak began.
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Stopping the Fear: Making Ugandan Health Facilities Safe During Coronavirus
In Uganda, coronavirus is killing women and their babies. Not directly through infections, but through its catastrophic impact on health services. Health workers are getting sick, facilities are closed, and women are scared to access services. As a result, women and their babies are not getting the critical support they need, when they need it.
Read More"We Hope We'll Make It Through This": Coronavirus Update from Uganda
While restrictions are starting to lift in the UK and throughout Europe, in Uganda there are growing concerns from the President about a ‘more dangerous phase’ of the coronavirus pandemic. But there’s also hope and optimism, thanks to the work of Women and Children First and our partners.
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Women and Children First is asking for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good award, with votes needed by Sunday 24th May.
Read MoreJoin The 2.6 Challenge and Help Women and Children First
Women and Children First is inviting you, your family and friends to take part in The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April to help to save the UK’s charities, including our organisation.
Read MoreCoronavirus Crisis: Impact on Women and Children in Uganda and Ethiopia
While Ethiopia and Uganda have relatively few confirmed cases of coronavirus at present, society has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. Ethiopia has just declared a state of emergency as a result of the coronavirus.
Read MoreImproving Health: What We Can Learn from Community Groups
The coronavirus crisis has seen communities coming together. People are providing support to others in their time of need. This is similar to the work of Women and Children First in the world’s poorest countries. The building blocks of our group approach could help you and your local community to support those in need.
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