Constrained Mukono health facility stops admitting men

The head of Save the Mothers Department at Uganda Christian University, Dr Jean Chamberlain, said the condition and situation of mothers in the community should be improved.

Mukono Health Centre IV has stopped admitting male patients because of limited space.

Dr Geoffrey Kasirye, who heads the centre, said they are overwhelmed by the high number of patients who visit the facility.

“We are usually overwhelmed by the number of patients we receive each day. We are forced to send back some patients who deserve admission because we do not have enough space. We have now decided to stop admission of male patients to give priority to the mothers,” Dr Kasirye said.

The doctor said the centre was constructed to admit only 15 patients at a time but more patients are now seeking treatment from the health facility.
About 200 expectant mothers go to the centre for treatment every day. Yet according to Dr Kasirye, there are only seven midwives who attend to the mothers.

Mukono Municipality Mayor Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga called on the government to pay special attention to the needs of mothers.
He also implored men to give more attention to their wives, especially during labour.

Problem
“The problem we have is that men do not have any programme for children. That is why they never pay attention to their wives especially when they are pregnant. We need to sensitise them about becoming responsible to the mothers of the nation,” Mr Muyanja said.

The head of Save the Mothers Department at Uganda Christian University, Dr Jean Chamberlain, said the condition and situation of mothers in the community should be improved.

“Mothers go through very difficult situations the world over. We need to work together to improve their situation as a community. We do not want to see them dying. They need a safe place with enough facilities for successful deliveries,” Dr Chamberlain said.

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