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After staff and patients raised concerns, an Australian hospital's maternity unit is implementing sweeping changes to improve workplace culture and patient care. All 14 recommendations from an independent review will be fully adopted.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been appointed to lead the African Union's campaign for maternal, newborn, and child health across the continent. The one-year role recognizes Tanzania's progress in reducing maternal and child mortality.
Nigeria's private health sector, which delivers 70% of the country's health care, is getting new support to help save mothers' lives. A landmark summit brought together government, business, and financial leaders to unlock funding and expand access to maternal care across the country.
Despite lawmakers removing the word "Black" from groundbreaking maternal health legislation, activists refuse to back down on saving Black mothers' lives. Their persistence shows how grassroots movements keep fighting even when systems try to erase the communities they're trying to help.
A UN-funded donation is helping one of Liberia's busiest maternity hospitals care for a surge of new moms and babies. The supplies include everything from newborn blankets to waiting room chairs for a facility working to cut maternal deaths.
A new midwifery school in western Liberia will train 30 students to serve rural communities where maternal deaths remain critically high. The $225,000 program aims to reduce maternal mortality by 30 percent in three underserved counties.
African leaders are gathering at the UN to showcase innovations that are saving mothers' lives across the continent. The focus is on African-led solutions that are making essential maternal healthcare accessible where it's needed most.
A hospital in Gbarnga, Liberia, has dramatically reduced maternal deaths by improving access to medications and modern equipment. The turnaround came after introducing a drug fund that keeps essential medicines stocked for pregnant mothers.
Special waiting rooms at hospitals in Eritrea's Northern Red Sea Region are helping more mothers and babies survive childbirth. The simple solution is driving real improvements in maternal and infant health across the region.
Tanzania is training health professionals across 23 regions to properly use maternal and child health equipment, aiming to save more lives through better care. The nationwide initiative combines modern medical technology with hands-on skills training.
Dr. Amr Hassan from Cairo University has been named to the World Health Organization's elite advisory group on maternal mortality, becoming the first Arab representative. His work will help shape global strategies that save mothers' lives worldwide.
Access to family planning has reduced maternal deaths worldwide by 30%, according to Nigerian health officials announcing new training programs. One state is already offering free prenatal care and education to support healthier families.
A new program in Lagos, Nigeria is making childbirth safer by training midwives, regulating traditional birth attendants, and rebuilding trust in maternal care. Early results show promise in communities where women often skip hospitals due to fear of mistreatment.
A new approach to children's advocacy in California shows how smart strategy beats pure charity. By spending just 10% on policy work instead of only direct services, organizations unlocked billions in public funding for kids.
Ethiopia just reported major progress in reducing maternal and child deaths, according to new national survey data. The country is now doubling down on healthcare access with technology and grassroots community support.
A Namibian hospital has slashed maternal deaths from over 400 per 100,000 births in 1998 to just 70 today, beating a global 2030 target four years early. The transformation shows what's possible when healthcare facilities commit to putting mothers and babies first.
Over 170 million women worldwide just got a victory in the fight for better healthcare. After more than a decade of advocacy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed to better reflect what the condition actually does to the body.
A coordinated health program in Nigeria has reduced hospital maternal deaths by more than half and cut emergency response times by nearly two-thirds. The breakthrough shows what's possible when proven innovations become part of routine care instead of temporary projects.
A new maternal health unit in eastern Liberia is saving mothers and babies by convincing women to deliver at hospitals instead of home. The facility now hosts expectant mothers in their final weeks, providing safe shelter and immediate medical care when complications arise.
A faith-based giving campaign just proved maternal health can mobilize massive support when communities see it as urgent. Every Pregnancy coalition raised $91 million during Ramadan 2026, shifting how religious philanthropy prioritizes saving mothers' lives.
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