On March 5th 2025, Ethiopia took a significant step forward in strengthening maternal healthcare with the national launch of the Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Bundle Approach. The event, organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with ACSIS, brought together key stakeholders, including regional health bureau leaders, executives from the Ministry of Health, donor and partner organizations, implementing institutions and professional societies.
The launch aimed to introduce the PPH bundle approach nationwide, provide a platform to discuss ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Health and its partners and issue a call to action for stakeholders to accelerate implementation.
In her keynote speech, HE Dr. Mekdes Daba highlighted Ethiopia’s significant strides in reducing preventable maternal deaths, emphasizing the crucial role of integrated, innovative interventions such as the PPH bundle care approach in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She noted the importance of coordinated action for resource mobilization and strengthened healthcare systems to ensure that no mother dies from preventable postpartum hemorrhage.
HE Dr. Mekdes also expressed gratitude to the Gates Foundation for its support in the national implementation of the PPH bundle approach, alongside other contributing partners. She specifically acknowledged ACSIS for its key role in facilitating the organization of this high-level event, advocating for the integration of the PPH bundle approach into national policies and continuously supporting efforts to advance maternal health in Ethiopia. The event concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to scale up the implementation of the PPH bundle approach, ensuring every woman has access to lifesaving interventions and quality maternal care.