Vital Care Connect was founded by Kobusingye Mackline and Arinaitwe Andrew, inspired by their personal, harrowing experience. In 2019, on a Tuesday, Mackline felt the first signs of labor, signaling that it was time for childbirth. Instead of the anticipated joy, she was confronted with a harsh reality. It took her three hours to reach a health facility, only to find that there were no resources available to handle her situation. She was given a referral, but along the way, she collapsed and lost consciousness. She was rushed into intensive care, where her life was saved by oxygen after an emergency operation. However, the struggle did not end there—her child’s recovery was an ordeal that lasted a year and a half, filled with suffering from complications.
This experience exposed the severe challenges faced by many women in rural areas. The couple often walked 30 kilometers for six hours, seeking support from unqualified village clinical attendants, and nearly lost their baby in the process. Recognizing that many others faced similar difficulties, they were inspired to establish Vital Care Connect. The organization is dedicated to providing quality, safe, home-based healthcare services for women in rural areas.
