Malawi to Benefit from K23 Billion Lifesaving Maternal Health Initiative

In a major boost for maternal health, Malawi is set to benefit from the m-mama maternal health initiative, a lifesaving transport system designed to provide emergency care for pregnant women and newborns. The initiative, which has already proven successful in Tanzania and Lesotho, is being expanded to Malawi, with $6 million in funding from the Vodafone Foundation, matched by $5.5 million from USAID and other donors.

The m-mama system offers an innovative solution to the challenge of maternal mortality in rural areas...