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Improving access to safe blood is critical to reducing maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Maternal mortality remains unacceptably high in sub-Saharan Africa, driven in large part by inadequate access to safe blood, particularly in rural areas. Here, we examine how systems-level governance and sustainable innovation can close this gap and advance maternal health equity across the region. Oyebamiji et al. highlight the high maternal mortality occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, driven in large part by inadequate access to safe blood. They examine how systems level governance and sustainable innovation can close this gap and advance maternal health equity across the region.

Source: Communications Medicine

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-025-01267-x

Authors: Tunde Oyebamiji, Imodoye Abioro, Olamide Bello, Chiamaka Esther Amaefule, Oyewale Osundeyi

Institutions: Imperial College London, Withybush General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Blood donation and transfusion practices

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,690