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62-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Gives Birth After Decades of Infertility
A 62-year-old Ugandan woman has astonished her community after reportedly giving birth nearly a decade after undergoing menopause — a case that has sparked widespread attention, debate, and curiosity.
Margret Nabuuma, a teacher from Uganda, says she conceived following a prayer session at Holy City Entebbe, a popular worship centre led by preacher Bro. Ronnie Makabai. According to her account, she had struggled with infertility throughout more than 40 years of marriage.
Nabuuma, who grew up in a large family and longed to raise children of her own, described her journey as emotionally draining and socially isolating. Despite multiple attempts and many years of waiting, she never conceived and eventually experienced menopause at age 50.
Her breakthrough, she says, came in 2023 after visiting Holy City Entebbe, where she claims she received prayers for healing. Three weeks later, doctors reportedly confirmed her pregnancy — news that shocked even the medical staff due to her advanced age.
“I couldn’t believe it. I ran around the hospital praising God,” she said during a recent thanksgiving service at the church.
Her pregnancy sparked public speculation, with some residents dismissing it as abdominal swelling and others alleging that the baby had been stolen. But the couple maintains that the birth was a miracle.
Nabuuma delivered a healthy baby girl, now three years old and preparing to join school next year. The rare birth continues to attract visitors who travel to see what many locally describe as a “miracle child.”
During her testimony, Nabuuma encouraged women struggling with infertility not to lose hope. The World Health Organization estimates that infertility affects about 17.5% of adults globally, impacting both men and women.
Her story has reignited discussions around faith, reproductive health, and the boundaries of medical science — with some celebrating the birth as divine intervention, while others calling for scientific clarity.
Nabuuma has since returned to Holy City Entebbe to seek prayers for another child.
As her story continues to circulate widely both online and in religious communities, the debate endures: Is this a medical anomaly — or a miracle?
Shadrack Nyakoe
