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Over 50 women in Kisoro district are reported to develop preeclampsia during pregnancy every six months.
This report comes as the Ministry of Health prepares to celebrate Preeclampsia Day on May 22, 2024, with the theme “Predict, Prevent, Prevail.”
Dr. Bahane Emmanuel, the medical superintendent at Kisoro Hospital, informed our reporter that preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the country. He added that the ministry has launched a 10-day awareness campaign about preeclampsia and advised pregnant women to regularly visit health facilities for tests and to start their antenatal care services early.
Dr. Emmanuel explained that preeclampsia (high blood pressure) is often caused by poor nutrition, consuming fatty meats, and inadequate blood circulation in pregnant women.
