The Saving Mothers at Delivery (SM@D) project addresses Myanmar's maternal health crisis, worsened by limited resources and systemic challenges. Over three years, it has trained 422 healthcare workers in obstetric and emergency care, improving outcomes in marginalized communities. Despite this progress, the demand for skilled care continues to grow. Expanding these efforts is vital to ensure more women access safe and quality maternal healthcare when they need it most.
Myanmar's maternal health crisis is driven by a shortage of trained healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. Limited access to skilled emergency obstetric care contributes to high maternal mortality rates. The healthcare system urgently needs capacity-building initiatives to equip workers with essential skills, ensuring better maternal and newborn health outcomes, especially in marginalized communities where resources are scarce.
The Saving Mothers at Delivery (SM@D) project addresses Myanmar's maternal health crisis by training healthcare workers in emergency obstetrics and anaesthesia. The project builds capacity in underserved areas, equipping workers with life-saving skills to manage childbirth complications. With additional funding, the training will expand to more regions, providing resources, simulation equipment, and support to healthcare facilities, improving maternal and newborn care.
The project aims for lasting improvements in maternal health across Myanmar by training healthcare workers to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. As health workers gain skills, they will manage complications more effectively, leading to safer deliveries. Over time, communities will benefit from strengthened health systems that prioritise maternal safety. Empowered healthcare providers will share their knowledge, uplifting care standards and ensuring better outcomes for mothers and babies.
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