African Health Experts Accelerate Maternal and Child Health Innovations

Health experts and policymakers in Africa are collaborating to address the high maternal and child mortality rates on the continent. The first-ever region think tank meeting focused on implementing maternal, newborn, and child health initiatives to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact.

Initiatives include tackling postpartum hemorrhage through innovative solutions like visual estimation of blood loss and introducing first response bundles. Dr. Taiwo Amol from the African Center of Excellence in Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP) is leading trials in Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa to implement life-saving interventions.