World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised Miss World Uganda Muhoza Trivia Elle for using fashion to highlight the realities of Caesarean section childbirth and celebrate mothers who have undergone the procedure.
Tedros shared his praise in a post on X, pointing to the medical importance of C-sections while acknowledging the risks and recovery that can come with the procedure.
When medically necessary, caesarean sections can make the difference between life and death for mothers and babies.
He noted that although C-sections have become much safer in many parts of the world, they remain complex medical procedures that can involve risks and a challenging recovery.
But even though caesarean sections have become very safe in many parts of the world, they remain complex medical interventions, with risks and a recovery that can be challenging.
Against that backdrop, Tedros singled out Muhoza’s ‘Layers of Life’ gown for turning the realities of C-section childbirth into a powerful fashion statement.
Miss World Uganda Muhoza Trivia Elle’s “Layers of Life” gown tells that story in a unique and powerful way: raising awareness of the realities of caesarean section childbirth while celebrating the strength of mothers who have experienced it.
The gown, designed by Ugandan couturier Keesha Abdallah, took centre stage during the World Designer Award segment of the Miss World Festival in Vietnam. Its layered design represents the seven anatomical layers involved in a Caesarean section, translating the physical journey of childbirth into colour, texture and movement.
The concept has drawn international attention for giving a medical subject an unexpected place on the fashion stage.
Beyond its visual appeal, the gown uses couture to tell the story of childbirth and pay tribute to the mothers who go through C-sections.
Tedros’ recognition adds another high-profile voice to the attention surrounding Muhoza’s striking pageant look.