RESULTS OF A FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE MATERNAL AND NEWBORN MORTALITY

5 YEARS

3 COUNTRIES

1 MISSION

HASHTAG

#CaringforMoms

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERS TO ENGAGE

• @USAID - U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• @USAIDGH - BUREAU FOR GLOBAL HEALTH AT U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• @StateDept - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
• @CDCgov - CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
• @GHDatState - U.S. OFFICE OF GLOBAL AIDS COORDINATOR (OGAC)
• @PeaceCorps - PEACE CORPS
• @DeptofDefense - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• @acognews - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
• @everymomcounts - EVERY MOTHER COUNTS
• @MerckforMothers - MERCK FOR MOTHERS
• @NorwayMFA - GOVERNMENT OF NORWAY
• @projectcure - PROJECT C.U.R.E.

HOST COUNTRY GOVERNMENT PARTNERS TO ENGAGE

• Government of Nigeria
• Government of Uganda
• Government of the Republic of Zambia

SHARE THE SUCCESSES OF SAVING MOTHERS, GIVING LIFE

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• In a five-year partnership with Governments of Uganda, Zambia & Cross River State, Nigeria, Saving Mothers, Giving Life has decreased maternal mortality in supported districts by 44%, 41% & in only two years, 28%, respectively. Learn more: http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Thanks to SMGL’s partners at the Ministries of Health in Uganda, Zambia and Cross River State, Nigeria who we’ve worked closely with over the last 5 years to ensure long-term sustainability beyond the partnership! http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Thank you to @acognews, @everymomcounts, @MerckforMothers, @NorwayMFA, @projectcure and all of the Saving Mothers, Giving Life partners whose unique strengths have improved the health of newborns and mothers and their communities! http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

SHARE THE SUCCESSES OF SAVING MOTHERS, GIVING LIFE IN NIGERIA

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• In two years, the maternal mortality ratio decreased by 28% in Saving Mothers, Giving Life-supported facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• In two years, stillbirths in facilities reduced by 31% in Saving Mothers, Giving Life-supported facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Mercy is a nurse-midwife and SMGL-trained facility data manager in Nigeria who assesses the causes of maternal mortality, providing the opportunity to use data to improve maternal health services in the future. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Ijeoma Eze gave birth at an SMGL-supported hospital in Nigeria, where she also received antenatal care and was educated about the benefits of immunization - she now plans on bringing her newborn back to the hospital to be vaccinated. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• “Cross River can only truly prosper if the health of women and children is a priority at all levels of government with sustained commitment.” -Dr. Iyang Asibong, Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Nigeria http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

SHARE THE SUCCESSES OF SAVING MOTHERS, GIVING LIFE IN UGANDA

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• In five years, the maternal mortality ratio has declined by 44% in Saving Mothers, Giving Life-supported districts in Uganda. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• In five years, stillbirths occurring during delivery reduced by 36% in Saving Mothers, Giving Life-supported districts in Uganda. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Cissy is a dedicated Village Health Team member in Uganda who educates women on best health practices. Since receiving SMGL training 5 years ago, she hasn’t lost a mom or baby! http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Grace is a celebrity radio host in Uganda who uses her media influence to educate communities on SMGL messages, positioning health into day-to-day conversations. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• Thanks to an SMGL-trained Village Health Team member in Uganda, Namusika Teopista has a transportation savings plan plan in place, helping to ensure that she has safe transportation to a health facility to give birth. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• When Sarah went into labor, Deo, a boda boda driver for SMGL, quickly transported her to a health center where she delivered safely. Deo even came back to the health center to check up on Sarah and her newborn, Tobius! http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• “With Saving Mothers, Giving Life, mothers now find it convenient to deliver in facilities.” -Dr. Richard Mugahi, District Health Officer, Kaborole District, Uganda http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

SHARE THE SUCCESSES OF SAVING MOTHERS, GIVING LIFE IN ZAMBIA

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• In five years, the maternal mortality ratio has declined by 41% in Saving Mothers, Giving Life-supported target districts in Zambia. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms #MomandBaby

• In five years, there was a 41% reduction in newborn deaths occurring in the facilities in Saving Mothers, Giving Life-supported districts in Zambia. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• The Government of Zambia is incorporating the Saving Mothers, Giving Life approach into its national plan to provide health services, which will be jointly funded by its Government and other partners. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms #USAIDTransforms

• Based on lessons learned from Saving Mothers, Giving Life, the Government of Zambia is able use data to inform decision making and maximize on efficiencies through strengthened monitoring and evaluation systems. http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms

• “[SMGL] ties communities to district health leadership and national policy-makers, and even when support is over, you have a strengthened primary health care system.” -Dr. Kennedy Malama, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Zambia http://www.savingmothersgivinglife.org/docs/smgl-final-report.pdf #CaringforMoms