Northen Region
The social and economic destruction caused by the 19 year conflict in Northern Uganda requires more collective attention by all Ugandans and the international community than ever. This issue of the Newsletter looks at the developments and some of the consequences of the conflict in the north, one of MS Uganda’s geographical priorities. Without peace, reconstruction or recovery can not be mentioned.
Population
The Northern Region in 2003 had a population of 5,362,217, which is 21.9% of the national population.
Maternal mortality:
Maternal mortality rate in Gulu was estimated at 700 per 100,000 against the national average of 506 per 100,000.
Housing
80% of the household in the northern region live in huts. There are hardly any huts in Central and western regions.
Household consumption
Uganda’s average household monthly expenditure rose from 134,100 in 2000 to 139,300 in 2003 which is an increase of 4%. The increase is more pronounced in the Central region with about 10% increase while the northern region registered the lowest increase of 1%.
Population
The Northern Region in 2003 had a population of 5,362,217, which is 21.9% of the national population.
Maternal mortality:
Maternal mortality rate in Gulu was estimated at 700 per 100,000 against the national average of 506 per 100,000.
Housing
80% of the household in the northern region live in huts. There are hardly any huts in Central and western regions.
Household consumption
Uganda’s average household monthly expenditure rose from 134,100 in 2000 to 139,300 in 2003 which is an increase of 4%. The increase is more pronounced in the Central region with about 10% increase while the northern region registered the lowest increase of 1%.
