Birth-Related Injuries Among Women: A Persistent Dilemma in Rural Uganda

There is a neglected burden of birth‑related injuries among women in rural Uganda. Maternal morbidity deserves equal priority to maternal mortality. Preventable conditions including obstetric fistula, pelvic trauma, chronic pain, and psychological trauma persist because of health‑system weaknesses and structural inequities. Strengthening emergency obstetric care, respectful maternity care, rehabilitation services, maternal morbidity surveillance, and broader social investments in education, poverty reduction, and women’s empowerment is essential to achieving safer and dignified motherhood.