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Health 12 October 2026

Mothers Forced to Share Beds and Sleep on Floor at Bududa Health Center

Bulucheke Health Centre IV in Bududa District is facing severe overcrowding in its maternity ward, with only six beds available for a high volume of patients. This shortage forces mothers to share beds or even sleep on the floor, impacting their recovery post-childbirth. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/377316/mothers-share-beds-as-maternity-ward-struggles-in-bududa

Source: Nile Post
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Bulucheke Health Centre IV in Bududa District is facing severe overcrowding in its maternity ward, with only six beds available for a high volume of patients. This shortage forces mothers to share beds or even sleep on the floor, impacting their recovery post-childbirth. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/377316/mothers-share-beds-as-maternity-ward-struggles-in-bududa

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