Rebecca Kadaga called for action to prevent maternal deaths after singer Olivia Mildred Namubiru died in childbirth on Friday. The East African Community Affairs minister said the country must tackle the problem urgently and stop mothers from dying while giving birth. She wrote on social media that losing another young woman to childbirth causes pain.
Namubiru performed as Olisha M and recorded songs such as "Katambala" and "Super Love". Fans and industry members mourned her passing and described her as a talented artist whose career ended early. Social media users shared stories of relatives who died from pregnancy complications and criticized the health system.
Citizens blamed poor medical supplies, weak funding, and limited emergency care for maternal deaths. Health workers said the government needs better systems, more trained staff, and access to safe delivery services. The minister's statement revived discussions about reducing preventable deaths among pregnant women.
Namubiru performed as Olisha M and recorded songs such as "Katambala" and "Super Love". Fans and industry members mourned her passing and described her as a talented artist whose career ended early. Social media users shared stories of relatives who died from pregnancy complications and criticized the health system.
Citizens blamed poor medical supplies, weak funding, and limited emergency care for maternal deaths. Health workers said the government needs better systems, more trained staff, and access to safe delivery services. The minister's statement revived discussions about reducing preventable deaths among pregnant women.
