Uganda, May 9 -- A parliamentary probe has revealed a disturbing link between the deaths of over 200 preterm babies at Mulago Women's Specialised Neo-Natal Hospital and malfunctioning medical equipment.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigation, sparked by whistleblower information and the Auditor General's 2022 report, found a direct correlation between non-functional equipment and the tragic loss of young lives. Reports examined during a hospital visit documented at least 221 preterm baby deaths between July 2022 and June 2023.

The investigation revealed critical equipment failures, including inoperable dialysis machines, intensive care unit (ICU) beds, and ventilators, all essential for treating vulnerable women and children....