The broad objective of this project is Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality through Improving Maternal and Child Healthcare (MCH) Education. This is Phase 3 of a three-phase programme. It will cover multiple locations in central, eastern, and western Uganda; involve schools of medicine of Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, and Busitema University; Drexel University in the USA; and selected pilot peri-urban and rural health centers.
Infant Mortality Rate in Uganda stood at 43 deaths per 1000 live births in 2016, and maternal mortality stood at 336 deaths per 100,000 live births (Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2017). These figures are very high both regional and international standards (cf. e.g. Rwanda, with an infant mortality of 32 deaths per 1,000 live births and maternal mortality of 210 per 100,000 live births in 2015 (WHO Reports)). Under the Sustainable Development Goals, the target for maternal mortality is less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births globally, and the neonatal mortality global target is 12 deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030.
This project's main focus will be addressing the skills gaps, along with interventions required to support the agreed training methodology: ICT equipment; medical equipment related to the training that will be offered; and any gaps in water and sanitation at the health centers. The skills gaps will be addressed through an ICT-enabled training chain that starts with Drexel University, USA, through the schools of medicine in Uganda, and into the rural health centers.
The specfic objective of Phase 3 is to create a permanent, sustainable training system that, at its core, is digital technology and distance education. This will ensure that the high level outcomes, the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality, are sustained. The project will be implemented over a period of three years starting August 2018 (application to be submitted March 2018).
The overall budget is $222750 to be used to support exchanges of vocational training teams between Drexel University and the Universities in Uganda; Improve Health infrastructure at the rural health centers; customize and localise training content based on the Global Library of Women's Medicine; develop the distance training programme including practice models at the local health centers; and refine the ICT based distance education delivery system already in place between Makerere and Drexel and from Drexel to the Health Centers. The role of the Rotarians will be in leading vocational training teams and logistical support, as well as grant management and publicity.
Paid
This project is "Paid". This means the funds have been received and the project is being implemented.
Project listed for the 2018-19 Rotary Year.
The TRF Grant application number is #68175.
Proposed Financing
Existing Contributions Towards This Project
Date
Cash
DDF
Total
Kampala-North (9211)
20-Feb-18
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
District 7430 DDF
20-Feb-18
-
$40,000
$40,000
District 7330 DDF
6-Mar-18
-
$40,000
$40,000
District 7500 DDF
3-Jun-18
-
$2,500
$2,500
Moorestown (7500)
3-Jun-18
$500
$0
$500
District 7720 DDF
3-Jun-18
-
$1,000
$1,000
Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation
$5,250
$103,500
$108,750
Total
$222,750
Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.
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History Log Entries
20-Feb-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Creation of project page.
6-Mar-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Pledge of $40,000 DDF by Colleen Wood of District 7330.
3-Jun-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Pledge of $2,500 DDF by Ron Smith of District 7500.
3-Jun-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Pledge of $500 by Ron Smith of the Rotary Club of Moorestown, District 7500.
3-Jun-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Pledge of $1,000 DDF by Ron Smith of District 7720.
3-Jun-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged".
19-Jun-18
by Francis Tusubira
The Application for the grant has been locked for authorisation and has been uploaded to this site for your information. This is to request all our generous contributing Districts to get their DRFCs and DGs to authorise. I know all are familiar with the steps, but just in case:
i. Sign into My Rotary
ii. From the "Take Action" drop down menu, select Grant Centre
iii. After accessing grant centre, please select "My Actions" from the horizontal menu bar, and follow steps as guided to complete you sign off.
Thank you
29-Jun-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Application Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.
2-Sep-18
by Francis Tusubira
This project was approved by TRF on 31st August 2018. The work now starts.
2-Sep-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Application approved by The Rotary Foundation.
17-Nov-18
by Francis Tusubira
System Entry: Payment has been issued by The Rotary Foundation.
9-Jul-19
by Francis Tusubira
First VTT from Drexel(Trainers) done, preparing for the VTT (Trainees) to Drexel
17-Jan-20
by Francis Tusubira
The second incoming VTT from University was in Uganda during December and, working with local faculty from 3 universities, carried out training at 3 health centres
Three health centres in Western Uganda were evaluated for inclusion on the programme.
Training content was migrated from Drexel University (Blackboard) to Makerere University (Moodle).
The first VTT from Uganda will travel to Drexel University during March/April 2020.
The first progress report was submitted and accepted without any questions.
We thank all our partners for the support, with special appreciation to the volunteer faculty from Drexel University.
2-Aug-20
by Francis Tusubira
Currently reshaping project to have almost total reliance on online interactions, and re-budgeting accordingly.
21-Feb-21
by Francis Tusubira
Progress Report 2 Submitted, additional local grant of $30,000 secured, showcasing 25th Feb
5-Sep-21
by Francis Tusubira
The IC-based learning delivery chain with dedicated connectivity through additional funding from Uganda Communications Commission is now operational at three health centres.
21-Mar-22
by Francis Tusubira
Progress Update
17-Nov-22
by Francis Tusubira
The Progress Report to the end of Sept 2022 was submitted to TRF. The second tranche of the Grant is due for release.
2-May-24
by Francis Tusubira
The changes requested from TRF as per last history log were approved. Remaining funds are being applied to the needs of the school, after which the project will be closed.
18-Nov-24
by Francis Tusubira
Jefferson University coming operationally on board
