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A first-time mother has lost her baby, who was delivered with two heads at Hukeseho Health Centre III in Buyinja Sub-county, Namayingo District. This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for increased government support for health facilities across the country.

Ms Sarah Awino, 19, arrived at the health centre around 11 am on Monday, complaining of backache and lower abdominal pain, according to Ms Jane Okanya, the midwife who attended to her.

“When I examined her, she was in mild labor pain. I carried out laboratory tests, including for malaria, which turned positive. I began managing the malaria, and on Tuesday, she developed labour pains,” Ms Okanya explained on Friday.

She added: “At around 3 pm on Tuesday, she experienced active labour pains, which I continued to monitor until 11 p.m. when she delivered a baby girl weighing 2.5 kg. However, when the head emerged, I encouraged her to push, and a second head that was stuck was maneuvered out.”

Unfortunately, Ms Okanya reported that the baby died within five to ten minutes after birth.

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