WA VO 1.2 | What would be the most likely way to make you decide to register your child’s birth?

Background
Around 1.4 million babies are born every year in Uganda and they have the right to be registered at birth. In fact, birth registration is regarded as every child’s first right.

Birth registration is key for government planning, effective use of resources and aid, and effective service delivery. However, in Uganda, birth registration remains low. Less than 50 percent of new births are registered with the local health centre or VHT (Village Health Team), who then pass the information to NIRA.

So, we ask you:

Question:
What would be the most likely way to make you decide to register your child’s birth? 

A. If I could register the birth with my local health centre or VHT more easily
B. Nothing, because I don’t think registering births is important
C. If I had been informed that birth registration is totally free
D. If I knew more about the requirements of the process
E. If I knew more about the benefits of registering birth

Instructions:
Go to messages on your phone & type WA (SPACE) ANSWER (A, B, C, D or E) then your GENDER(M or F) and Send your message to 6115. This SMS is totally FREE of charge. We encourage women and girls to participate.