The National FY 2021/2022 Annual Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Report September, 2022

Summary

This report documents Uganda’s MPDSR implementation during FY2021/22. The institutional maternal mortality ratio declined to 84 deaths per 100,000 deliveries, while institutional perinatal mortality fell to 18.5 deaths per 1,000 births. It highlights strengthened death reviews, weekly learning platforms, and improved emergency obstetric and newborn care. The report calls for better implementation and tracking of review recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

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