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We bring parents, healthcare workers and partners together to strengthen KMC community care and improve outcomes for preterm and newborn babies in Uganda.

Kampala -Uganda +256702905119
Joined October 2022
Never lose hope.@katereggabazil share this prematurity journey. The world needs such fathers. Share with someone fighting together with their preterm baby today @faith_nabushawo @binababie30 @SabrinaKitaka @KawempeNRH @DrOtileUg @DianaAtwine @GabrielBuule @joylawn @rkabushenga
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Dads sometimes all your wife needs is a cozy space for your baby. Have you gotten them one yet?
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Some health conditions may not be obvious, which is why follow-up checkups and timely screening matter for premature babies. Watch as our doctor explains the important screenings babies may need and how identified conditions are managed. @KawempeNRH @MinofHealthUG @waiswap
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During a home visit, a Kangaroo Care Ambassador checks a preterm babyโ€™s temperature and pulse to monitor the babyโ€™s wellbeing and identify any signs that may need medical attention๐Ÿ’œ @faith_nabushawo @docforchildren @DianaAtwine @dimagi @Dianaondoga @2008gomu @NeenaModi1
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No parent should have to navigate the journey of prematurity alone. Vote for us for the DIAA : digital-impact-awards.com/voโ€ฆ
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Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
Musawo I for one was discharged with my 7 months old and guided by badawo not to shower then but instead wipe them with a wet small towel for 3 months. Then did kangaroo method a lot esp on cold days & used to express breast milk. My baby was so tiny & delicate to lie in a basin
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Hey @PretermsUg, Iโ€™d like your thoughts on this. I recently followed up with a mother whom we delivered at 33 weeks due to an obstetric emergency. The baby was born stable, spent a few days in NICU before being discharged. When I called to check on them and remind her of the follow up clinic, she told me she hadnโ€™t bathed the baby yet. She said she was waiting until the EDD because she believes preterm babies should not be bathed until their due date which would mean in this case no bath for about six to seven weeks. Do you come across beliefs like this often? We clearly still need a lot of sensitization around preterm care. Thank you for the important work you do for our premies.
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PIPNU is expanding to the Rwenzori Region๐Ÿ’œ Today, we met with the team at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital to plan how we will introduce community follow-up services for preterm and very sick babies and their families across the region.
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Our specialist is reminding mothers that babies with cerebral palsy need love, communication and stimulation. Talk to your baby, engage with them and respond to their needs. Even when they cannot express themselves in words, your voice, touch & attention matter. @docforchildren
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Kangaroo Care starts with safe, guided participation. ๐Ÿ’œ Parents can play an important role in their babyโ€™s care in the NICU, with support from the healthcare team. @KawempeNRH @WHOUganda @UNICEFUganda
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Every baby deserves a fighting chance, no matter how early they arrive๐Ÿ’œ Sometimes, the simplest acts of love make the biggest difference. Together, we are turning fragile beginnings into stories of hope, strength and survival.
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Checking oxygen levels and pulse rate in small babies using a louse oximeter. @WHOUganda @UNICEFUganda @dimagi @gfcni_newborn
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In Mbirizi, Lwengo, our KMC Ambassador is bringing care, reassurance and hope right to a motherโ€™s doorstep.
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Preterm Infant Parents Network Uganda๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ retweeted
Small babies, big potential. Invest in follow-up care to protect their future! As part of #WorldPrematurityDay2026, Mama Tulia Ministries Uganda invites you to join us on 4 Nov at Kyampisi HC III, Mukono, as we champion Kangaroo Mother Care and essential newborn care.
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