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Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths
Dissertation (LLM (Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94864 Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths Maziwisa, Michelle kyagangel@gmail.com Kakhobwe, Yumba Kyagera, Angella Nairuba UCTD Maternal health Reproductive rights Legal framework Maternal mortality Uganda Dissertation (LLM (Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2023. Due to the elevated levels of maternal mortality in Uganda, essential reproductive rights and overall well-being face a significant threat. This research examines whether Uganda's legal framework for access to basic maternal health care is sufficient to safeguard women from maternal death by looking at how it aligns with international and regional frameworks on access to basic maternal health care for women. The study contends that Uganda's provision for access to basic maternal health care lacks specificity, relying heavily on a broad interpretation of the right to health. Therefore, it argues for explicit legal provisions to enhance accountability and reduce maternal mortality. Grounded in human rights and critical theories, the study underscores the pivotal role of legal guarantees in safeguarding women's reproductive rights. This research's significance lies in its potential to address gaps in Uganda's legal framework concerning maternal health and advocate for explicit legal provisions. It strives to bolster the protection of women's reproductive rights and enhance state accountability in providing maternal health services. While the study primarily focuses on the legal dimensions, it recognizes that social, economic, and geographical factors also impact maternal health, offering a focused analysis of the legal framework as a vital step in improving maternal health in Uganda. This study assesses Uganda's legal framework, identifies gaps in maternal health rights, and suggests solutions. It examines international and regional norms, Uganda's laws, and enforcement challenges, seeking best practices to strengthen the legal system. Methodologically, it adopts a qualitative approach, drawing from existing research, human rights instruments, academic literature, and reports. In conclusion, this research promises valuable insights into Uganda's legal framework for basic maternal health care access, contributing to the broader discourse on women's reproductive rights and the imperative task of reducing maternal mortality. Centre for Human Rights LLM (Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa) Unrestricted Faculty of Laws SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being 2024-02-22T14:11:07Z 2024-02-22T14:11:07Z 2024-04 2023 Mini Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94864 10.25403/UPresearchdata.25256356 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Maternal health Reproductive rights Legal framework Maternal mortality Uganda Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| title | Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| title_full | Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| title_fullStr | Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| title_short | Ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in Uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| title_sort | ascertaining the adequacy of existing laws in uganda to prevent maternal deaths |
| topic | UCTD Maternal health Reproductive rights Legal framework Maternal mortality Uganda |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94864 |