Christmas Day brought double joy at Iganga Main Hospital, where 25 babies were delivered, adding a special meaning to the festive celebrations for families across the district.
Hospital authorities confirmed that a total of 11 boys and 14 girls were born on December 25, marking a busy and joyful day for the maternity ward. Of the deliveries, 20 were normal births while five mothers safely delivered through cesarean section.
By press time, most mothers who had normal deliveries had already been discharged and allowed to return home to celebrate Christmas with their families, while those who underwent cesarean section remained under medical observation.
Dr. Asuman Mulunda, the in-charge of the maternity ward at Iganga Main Hospital, described the situation as encouraging, noting that all the mothers and babies were in stable condition. He used the opportunity to urge expectant mothers to prioritize delivering in health facilities.
“Most women still have a tendency to give birth under the care of traditional birth attendants, which has contributed to the high number of deaths during delivery, especially due to excessive bleeding,” Dr. Mulunda said.
He emphasized that health facilities provide skilled medical personnel, emergency care, and proper monitoring, significantly reducing risks to both mothers and newborns. According to Dr. Mulunda, timely access to professional care can prevent avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths and ensure safer outcomes during childbirth
The Christmas Day births at Iganga Main Hospital stood as a reminder of the importance of maternal healthcare, while bringing hope and happiness to families welcoming new life on one of the most celebrated days of the year.
