This paper describes demographic, clinical characteristics and outcomes from a rural neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in central Uganda from 2005-2008.

We specialise in delivering high-quality healthcare to women, newborns and children at health facilities, in the community and at home. By working to upskill and equip facilities, we aim to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
This paper describes demographic, clinical characteristics and outcomes from a rural neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in central Uganda from 2005-2008.
This article describes the development of a neonatal intensive care unit and relates to the author’s experiences in working with the staff of Kiwoko Hospital.