Dessalegn Y Melesse, Ashenif Tadele, Shegaw Mulu, Neil Spicer, Tefera Tadelle, Yohannes D Wado, Mulugeta Gajaa, Asrat Arja, Cauane Blumenberg, Tewabe Manaye, Geremew Gonfa, Elsabe du Plessis, Elisabeth Hamilton, Awoke Mihretu, Abdurehman Usamael, Magdelawit Mengesha, Solomon Kassahun Gelaw, Aschale Worku, Mirkuzie Woldie, Biruk Abate, Theodros Getachew, Naod Wondirad, Meseret Zelalem, Getachew Tollera, Ties Boerma
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to enhance insights into the key characteristics of maternal and neonatal mortality declines in Ethiopia, conducted as part of a seven-country study on Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Exemplars. METHODS: We synthesised key indicators for 2000, 2010 and 2020 and contextualised those with typical country values in a global five-phase model for a maternal, stillbirth and neonatal mortality transition. We reviewed health system changes relevant to MNH over the period 2000-2020, focusing on governance, financing, workforce and infrastructure, and assessed trends in mortality, service coverage and systems by region...
May 6, 2024: BMJ Global Health