On World Health day, Uganda reflects on progress, challenges, and collaborative strategies to reduce maternal and newborn mortality under the theme "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,". This theme calls for intensified efforts by governments and communities to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and prioritize women’s long-term health. Marking the start of a yearlong campaign, the commemoration aims to raise awareness, advocate for investments, mobilize collective action, and provide essential health information on pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care.