She Walked Six Miles to Give Birth—And Found the Care She

Can you imagine being a pregnant woman and not knowing if you would be able to reach medical care when the time came to deliver your child?

Rosemary can.

Living in a rural village in Uganda, Rosemary knew the risks all too well. For women like her, giving birth without access to skilled care wasn’t just common—it was expected. The nearest health facility was miles away, and most families simply hoped for the best.

That’s why everything changed the day OneWorld Health’s Bulima Kitara Medical Center opened.

Rosemary was newly pregnant, and for the first time, she had access to the kind of quality prenatal care that could drastically improve her chances for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. Even though she lived six miles from the clinic, Rosemary made the journey on foot—again and again—believing it was a small sacrifice to give her baby the best chance at life.

Over the months, the Bulima staff came to know Rosemary by name. They walked with her through every appointment, offering care, encouragement, and education.

When the day finally came, it was evening, and the clinic had already closed for the night. But Rosemary knew where she needed to go. She arrived at Bulima, in labor, and the OneWorld Health midwife on duty responded immediately, opening the doors and ushering her into the delivery room.

Just 30 minutes later, Rosemary welcomed Rosette, a healthy, beautiful baby girl, into the world.

Without the Bulima Kitara facility, Rosemary would have faced childbirth alone—or may never have made it to another clinic in time.
Instead, she had skilled hands by her side and a safe space to bring her daughter into the world.

Stories like Rosemary’s fuel our passion to expand access to healthcare in communities like Bulima. We are deeply grateful that she placed her trust in us—and honored to now care not only for Rosemary but for her growing family, and for thousands of other mothers, fathers, and children in her community.

Because no woman should have to wonder if help will be there when she needs it most.

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