We are now officially open. Welcome to Kivulini Maternity Centre.
Our Second Fistula Camp
The ladies have arrived for second fistula camp at Kivulini. While they are waiting for surgery they enjoyed the craft activity of braiding wool. The braided wool is then cut Into short lengths, stitched and used as an identification bracelet for the newborn babies....
NEWBORN CARE
Since Kivulini maternity Centre opened, we have delivered 82 babies. Several of these newborns have required more intensive transitional care. This requires a well-trained team of clinicians-both midwives and doctors who have the confidence and ability to recognize...
First baby born in August
Ruth was born in a poor family in 1988. She didn’t have a primary education. When she was young, she was encouraged to make money for the family by selling tomatoes. She was married when she was 25 years old and had 2 children already who were both born inGovernment...
Maternity Africa Staff gives birth at our clinic
My name is Gloria Mayunga, I am a midwife at Kivulini Maternity Centre where I started working on the 9th of April this year. I was already pregnant at this time. I love working with the team here as it is so lovely and cooperative. Today I am so grateful and...
Operations underway!
Kivulini Maternity Centre is now open and we have been delighted to have delivered our first 10 babies As we reach the communities around the Centre, we continue to seek those women who most need help in gaining good antenatal, delivery and postnatal care when they...
Kivulini Maternity Centre grand opening
We are delighted to announce that The Kivulini Maternity Centre opened on the 9th of June 2018. 320 guests joined with the guest of honour, Dr Faustino Ndugulile, Deputy Minister of Health and other distinguished guests to celebrate a day full of joy and hope...
Our Staff Arrive – Our Family Begins
We are excited to finally be welcoming our hospital staff to Kivulini Maternity Centre and have spent the last two weeks conducting orientation and education sessions. Day one commenced with a welcome speech by Professor Wilfred Mlay highlighting Maternity...
Eye in the sky
Last week, this photo of Kivulini Maternity Centre was taken from the air. It was so incredible to have a bird’s eye view of our project. It’s a real encouragement to see how far it has come over these last few years and to know that the construction part is almost...
Re- Joyce!
Joyce is a 24 year old lady who did all the right things during her labour, got her regular antenatal checks and then went to a hospital for her delivery. However, she stayed in labour at the hospital far too long and eventually was taken for a caesarean section. The...
Putting Them Straight
Zawadi directs the crane driver to align the containers which will provide us with dry storage but will also be the home of our main maintenance workshop and the location of our solar battery bank. The solar installation will be built above the containers and will we...