The National FY2023/2024 Annual Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Report

Summary

This report analyses maternal and perinatal mortality in Uganda during FY2023/24, focusing on delays in seeking, reaching and receiving quality care. Over five years, institutional maternal mortality declined by 17.4%, while institutional perinatal mortality fell by 30%. Uganda strengthened MPDSR accountability and Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems, with the report prioritizing timely referrals, improved quality of care and consistent follow-up of death-review recommendations.

Details

Document type:
Report
Author:
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, REPRODUCTIVE and CHILD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Date of publication:
Name of publisher:
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Place of publication:
KAMPALA-UGANDA
Categories:
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Healthy Aging

Publication History

Last modified:
26 Aug, 2026