In Uganda, three out of 1,000 women who give birth die from complications ― often the result of giving birth at home instead of a hospital.

Gerversio Muheereze, a farmer in the village of Kayonza in southwestern Uganda, knows firsthand the danger that expectant mothers face. His wife passed away while giving birth to their eighth child at home, but their baby survived.

“Soon after my wife’s death, the local health center came to talk to me about what happened and I learned about the importance of antenatal care and getting regular health services for my family,” said Gerversio.

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