Imaging the World
in Uganda

The Situation in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda

Although Uganda has lowered its maternal mortality rate, it still continues to be far short of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 target of under 70 deaths per 100,000 live births. Also, according to the UNHCR, Uganda hosts the largest number of refugees and asylum seekers in sub-Saharan Africa, at over 1.5 million.

Women in sub-Saharan Africa are 20 times more likely to die in child-birth.

Additionally 90% of healthcare workers are based in Kampala, while 90% of the population lives rurally. This results in a critical lack of access to necessary diagnostic and healthcare services.

Sub-Saharan Africa alone accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths.

Our Success in Uganda

Imaging the World Africa (ITWA) has been registered and continuously operationing in Uganda since 2010. Over the last 15 years we have partnered with local healthcare providers to provide ultrasound equipment, training and services in 15 districts, with over 350 health workers trained on how to perform basic obstetric ultrasound scanning.

Working Closely With
Partners & Sponsors

Over recent years we identified some particular pain point areas and worked in close partnership with sponsors and champions to address the issues.

On the Ssese Islands of Lake Victoria, women finding themselves in labor were frequently being tipped into the crocodile infested waters. Working in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kampala Ssese Islands, we have put ultrasound training, equipment and services in place to help with pregnancy dating and better planning for safe delivery.

Working with the Prime Minister’s office and Medical Teams International, we are helping address the challenges unique to the refugee settlements of Uganda. Adjumani district, close to the South Sudan border is one of the largest Refugee hosting districts in the country.

Together with the OPM and MTI we set up ultrasound scanning services at 3 health facilities in the refugee settlements, with 9 nurses now trained and qualified to offer basic obstetric ultrasound services.

Additionally, we have developed partnerships with the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) and have worked closely with Bwindi Community Hospital and its nursing school facility (Uganda Nursing School Bwindi).

These partnerships have spanned over 10 years, and currently 8 of our partner health facilities are under the supervision of UCMB.

Professional Development Scholarships

We also offer Professional development scholarships. 15 individuals have so far benefited from the scholarship program, including our own Sister Angela, a 2018 recipient of one of the Professional Development Scholarships, who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging in 2023.

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ITW Consortium for Health, Kampala

During the pandemic, we also secured support to set up the Imaging the World Consortium for Health in Kampala. Here we offer imaging services integrated into local healthcare, training and consultancy.

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