Over 70,000 patients treated in 13 years.
My name is Robert Kalyesubula. In 1984 my father was killed in a war in Luwero Uganda when I was only 8 years old. My mother disappeared at the same time, and my brothers and sisters got separated from me. I was brought up in an orphanage that educated me through medical school. I work with my colleagues at ACCESS and Nakaseke hospital to offer both surgeries and medical care to vulnerable populations in the Nakaseke district. This kind of work is very fulfilling because it brings tangible and immediate results to all. There is no better calling than that of ensuring that fellow human beings have a good life free of pain and suffering irrespective of their race, financial status and color. Join me in treating more women with birth injuries.
Obstructed Labor Focus
Obstructed labour is an abnormal or strenuous childbirth or labor. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as a prolonged labor, haemorrhage, lack of adequate prenatal care, etc. A caesarean section, a surgical procedure where incisions are made through the mother’s abdomen to deliver the baby, may be required in a serious case.
Show cost breakdown- $247 per obstructed labor treatment
- 24%: Equipment & supplies
- 23%: Medicines
- 18%: Treatment
- 17%: Accommodations & food
- 12%: Transportation & patient outreach
- 6%: Training
- $127 per caesarean section
- 24%: Equipment & supplies
- 23%: Medicines
- 22%: Treatment
- 16%: Transportation & patient outreach
- 11%: Accommodations & food
- 4%: Training
Some lives changed by Dr. Robert Kalyesubula
Please note: some stories are graphic and could be upsetting.
Helen
Helen is a 24 years old, and was brought to Nakaseke hospital unconscious and in shock. On examination, Dr. Robert noted that she was severely anemic and 39 weeks pregnant with her 4th child. In the operating room it was further discovered that had a ruptured uterus and she had lost her son. Dr. Robert and his team were able to save Helen’s life after transfusing her with 3 units of blood and removing her uterus to control bleeding and infection. They learned that she has been to a traditional birth attendant because her husband couldn’t afford hospital or delivery kit fees. Helen already had 3 daughters and had desperately wanted to a son to stabilize her husband’s demands for a male child. She left the hospital after 3 weeks of antibiotic treatment and intensive care. The family was counseled and she was also supported with follow up home visits. Helen is currently doing well and her husband now appreciates the importance of daughters.