Pupils from New Standard Primary School have extended support to expectant and new mothers at Mityana General Hospital by donating a variety of essential items aimed at assisting women during childbirth and recovery.
The learners visited the hospital’s maternity ward where they handed over items including basins, pampers, foodstuffs, and mama kits to mothers who had come to deliver at the facility. The initiative was intended to support women who often arrive at health centres without adequate supplies required during childbirth.
Speaking during the handover, the in-charge of the maternity ward, Nabidandi Samalie, commended the pupils for demonstrating compassion and awareness about the needs of expectant mothers.
“This is a very kind and thoughtful gesture from the pupils. It shows that they understand that some mothers come to the hospital with very few or no basic items needed during delivery,” Nabidandi said.
She explained that the maternity ward receives many women from different parts of the district, some of whom struggle to access the essential supplies required during childbirth.
“We receive many mothers who come to deliver without the necessary items. Support like this is very helpful because it assists those who are in real need during such an important moment,” she added.
The head teacher of the school, Isaac Ssenyonjo, said the donation was part of the school’s effort to instill values of charity, empathy, and social responsibility among pupils.
According to Ssenyonjo, the school believes that children should grow up understanding the importance of supporting vulnerable members of the community.
“As a school, we teach our pupils that it is always important to support the needy in society, no matter how small the contribution may seem. Acts of kindness help build a caring and responsible community,” Ssenyonjo said.
He added that such activities help pupils learn practical lessons about humanity while encouraging them to appreciate the value of giving back to society.
Hospital staff welcomed the donation, noting that community support plays an important role in improving the welfare of patients, particularly mothers who may lack the basic requirements during childbirth.