Medical bills settled for mothers at the hospital
Health Ministry
In April 2023 we made a shocking discovery which left us heartbroken and we felt we needed to do something to help.
It was brought to our notice that many mothers who have given birth had their children taken away from them as collateral since they could not afford to pay for their medical bills after birth.
We visited the hospital to verify this information and it was shocking to see that every information was true . We saw many mothers at the hospital feeling so hopeless and in tears.
We spoke to many mothers who confirmed that their babies have been taken away from them because they cannot afford to pay for their medical bills and they can only take their babies home once their bills where settled .
We went to the administration of the hospital to speak to their staff who then showed us a book with every mother’s details and how much they needed to pay before taking their babies home .
We budgeted some funds for these mothers on that same day and paid for 6 mothers who were immediately discharged to go home with their babies .
We do have a programme which helps these mother transit into their various communities and society as most of them have been traumatised from the experience they have gone through at the hospital.
We ensure to visit these mothers and find out what their needs are and how we can also help them support their babies . Some of these mothers wanted to get into education, employment, learn a new skills/ trade.
We are very much committed to help these mothers thrive . Together with your support we will be able to help as many mothers .
It was brought to our notice that many mothers who have given birth had their children taken away from them as collateral since they could not afford to pay for their medical bills after birth.
We visited the hospital to verify this information and it was shocking to see that every information was true . We saw many mothers at the hospital feeling so hopeless and in tears.
We spoke to many mothers who confirmed that their babies have been taken away from them because they cannot afford to pay for their medical bills and they can only take their babies home once their bills where settled .
We went to the administration of the hospital to speak to their staff who then showed us a book with every mother’s details and how much they needed to pay before taking their babies home .
We budgeted some funds for these mothers on that same day and paid for 6 mothers who were immediately discharged to go home with their babies .
We do have a programme which helps these mother transit into their various communities and society as most of them have been traumatised from the experience they have gone through at the hospital.
We ensure to visit these mothers and find out what their needs are and how we can also help them support their babies . Some of these mothers wanted to get into education, employment, learn a new skills/ trade.
We are very much committed to help these mothers thrive . Together with your support we will be able to help as many mothers .
