The pregnant mothers in Kabale Municipality are set to eat big as their area MP Dr Nicholas Kamara promised to provide every expectant mother with free Mama Kits.
This initiative aims to reduce cases of women giving birth at home or in unsafe environments.
Hon Dr Kamara made this announcement during the thanksgiving ceremony of Christ the King’s Parish catechist Maximiano Tushabomwe, held at his residence in Kigongi Central Division, Kabale Municipality.
Speaking to the gathering, Kamara revealed that he has already distributed over 400 Mama Kits to expectant mothers from Kabale Municipality but stressed that beneficiaries must first present their antenatal cards. The Mama Kit contains essential items, including two polyethylene bags, cotton, 10 gloves, 10 sanitary pads, and other vital materials.
Kamara also unveiled plans to introduce an ambulance service to Kabale Municipality, which will transport expectant mothers to hospitals. Kabale is a mountainous area making it hard for people to access health care in time and he hopes this will be addressed by procuring an ambulance for them.
Dr Kamara is well known in Parliament as a strong advocate of good health care services. He has also provided ultrasound scans to Rugarama, Kirigime, Kamukyira, and Rushoroza Hospitals. Additionally, he trained health workers to operate the scanners.
Kamara expressed hope that the free Mama Kits and ultrasound scans will improve healthcare service delivery for expectant mothers in Kabale Municipality.
When asked, mothers expressed gratitude for this initiative. “With these Mama kits and scans in our hospitals, we are even going to produce more” one mother expressed. Local leaders also appreciated Kamara for developing the Municipality through several initiatives in the health sector.
