Analysis of health rights of females with physical disabilities in Uganda

Abstract

Maternal health is the health of women during pregnancy, child birth, and the postpartum period. Moreover, in most cases, it encompasses the health care dimensions of the family planning, preconception, parental and postnatal care in order to ensure a positive and fulfilling experience. It‟s one of the most pervasive of human rights denying women and girls‟ security, equality, self-worth and their rights to enjoy fundamental freedoms. The right to sexual and reproductive health continues to face significant obstacles in Uganda. This research study focuses specifically on the analysis of health rights of females with physical disabilities in Uganda. The study was conducted in Uganda pursuant to the enactment of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of and the research was guided by the following objectives: I. To identify the maternal health rights of women with physical disabilities II. To find out the laws relating to sexual and reproductive health rights of women with physical disabilities in Uganda III. To find out the problems hindering access and achievement of maternal and SRHR of women with physical disabilities in Uganda IV. To suggest possible recommendations through the analysis of the research in order to accommodate for females with physical disabilities to achieve these rights From the findings of the study, the researcher inferred that Uganda has got the laws in relation to maternal health and sexual reproductive health rights but they are crippled with lacuna's and weaknesses, and there are many problems hindering access and achievement of maternal and SRHR of women with physical disabilities in Uganda. The researcher concluded by highlighting some recommendations in a brief summary as follows. The fight against discrimination, impunity, poor service delivery by government and other factors facilitating continuance of such violations need to be intensified. he victims of violation should be highly compensated by the government and violators of such rights should be individually penalized. The government, the civil society organizations and all other stake holders should take charge on civic education to enlighten the public on the rights of women living with physical disability. Local governments should monitor the sensitization and public awareness campaigns to avoid wastage of public funds for example for purchasing tool-kits for labor wards.