Maternal Health Service Quality: Policy Interventions for Improved Outcomes

Despite progress in maternal health, Uganda still faces challenges in service quality and outcomes. This brief outlines interventions for improving maternal health services.

Quality Challenges:

• Inadequate skilled birth attendance
• Poor emergency obstetric care
• Limited postnatal care coverage
• Weak referral systems

Intervention Areas:

• Healthcare provider training and mentorship
• Quality assurance systems
• Equipment and infrastructure improvements
• Community engagement and education