A heartbreaking situation has unfolded at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital where a young mother is currently stranded after allegedly being abandoned by her husband shortly after giving birth to triplets.
The 28-year-old woman, identified as Obvious Atuhaire, delivered the three babies on February 3 after a difficult pregnancy that lasted about 35 weeks.
According to hospital sources, the babies were born prematurely and required special care to ensure they survived their early arrival.
The triplets include two baby girls and one baby boy, bringing both joy and concern to the hospital staff who have been closely monitoring their health.
However, what should have been a moment of celebration for the family quickly turned into a painful experience after the babies’ father reportedly disappeared.
The woman says her husband, identified as Moses Tukwatanise, left after discovering during an antenatal visit that she was carrying three babies instead of one.
She explained that the news appeared to shock him deeply, and from that moment he started distancing himself from her.
According to Atuhaire, the man eventually stopped visiting her at the hospital and has not returned since she gave birth.
The unexpected disappearance has left the young mother alone at the hospital struggling to care for her newborn babies.
Hospital nurses say they have been trying to support her emotionally as she deals with both the stress of childbirth and the shock of being abandoned.
Staff members at the hospital say cases like this are heartbreaking because new mothers already face many challenges even when they have family support.
Atuhaire revealed that she is a peasant farmer who survives on small-scale farming activities around her home.
She currently lives in a rented single room in Nyakayojo, a suburb in Mbarara City, where she struggles to meet basic needs.
The mother said she had saved about UGX 100,000 before the delivery, hoping it would help her cover small expenses while at the hospital.
Unfortunately, the money was quickly exhausted on food, medicine, and other necessities during the prolonged hospital stay.
With three babies to care for, the situation has become extremely difficult for the young mother who now worries about how she will support them after leaving the hospital.
Nurses at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital say the babies are still under observation because they were born prematurely.
Medical staff have also expressed concern about the mother’s wellbeing, noting that raising triplets requires strong financial and emotional support.
Some hospital workers have started appealing to well-wishers and community members to assist the struggling mother with baby supplies and other basic needs.
Local residents who have heard about the story say they feel deeply saddened that a father would abandon his family during such a critical moment.
Community leaders have also urged men to stand by their families and support their partners, especially during childbirth and early parenting stages.
As the days pass, Atuhaire continues to hope that help will come her way so she can raise her three babies in safety and dignity.
For now, the young mother remains at the hospital holding onto hope while caring for her newborn triplets with the support of compassionate nurses and well-wishers.
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