From MDGs to SDGs: Implications for Maternal Newborn Health in Africa

According to the most recently available data, only 58% of births in Uganda are attended by skilled health personnel compared to the average of 68% in Africa16. Sound measurement and data disaggregation by factors such as sex, gender, socioeconomic status, and area of residence are crucial for identifying the most vulnerable populations, setting priorities, and developing feasible and culturally appropriate interventions to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths and increase access to high quality family planning services.