Uganda records more than 400 maternal deaths in first half of 2026
By Esther Nakkazi KAMPALA, Uganda —Uganda recorded 403 maternal deaths during the first 25 epidemiological weeks of 2026, highlighting the continuing challenge of preventing women from dying during pregnancy and childbirth. Although maternal deaths declined from 26 in epidemiological week 24 to 15 in week 25 (June 15–21), the cumulative toll remains high. The 15…