There are many reasons why a C- section maybe needed, a breech presentation, foetal conditions (such as macrosomia, prematurity, anomalies or abnormal lie), foetal distress, multiple pregnancies and maternal conditions (such as antepartum haemorrhage, diabetes and preeclampsia (maternal hypertensive emergency) these are the major indications of C- section at herona hospital. Because this is such a vital service Herona Hospital has made the cost only 450,000 ugx / £95. Herona

Garvin and the team at Herona Hospital would like to extend their “Special appreciation” to the Uganda National Transfusion Services (UNTS), Nakasero blood bank. Due to the covid19 pandemic, like in many countries, the government introduced total lockdown. This has made blood donation extremely difficult, but despite this UNTS has at all times made sure blood is available to Herona Hospital. In this period the hospital has never referred out a patient for blood transfusion s

More wonderful news from the Julie Felix Memorial Maternity Unit at Herona Hospital, the first twins to be delivered by C-section. Mother and babies are doing well. Congratulations.

As well as the Julie Felix Memorial Maternity Unit at Herona Hospital, we have also started the Julie Felix Memorial Scholarship in Maternal Health. The aim is to train midwives and nurses in maternal health at Herona Hospital with the aid of internet links and visiting professionals. I know this would of pleased Julie immensely, especially at a time when people are appreciating health workers even more than ever. Please take time to look at the short clip of images from Hero

The opening of phase 3 at Herona Hospital, unfortunately, coincided with a total lockdown in Uganda. Which means there is no transport whatsoever, if you are sick and cannot walk to a hospital then there is no way to get there. Thankfully, recently the transport ban was lifted for expectant women only. This came just in time as Herona Hospital has just opened in Phase 3, The Julie Felix Memorial Maternity Unit and it is extremely busy. Herona Hospital has reduced the cost of