Ending preventable maternal mortality (EPMEnding preventable maternal mortality (EPMM)

Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM) is a global initiative launched in 2015 to accelerate progress toward reducing maternal mortality and improving maternal health. The industry is led by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with partners, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the World Bank.

The EPMM initiative aims to achieve a global maternal mortality ratio of less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to improving maternal health, including:

Quality antenatal care: The EPMM initiative emphasizes the importance of quality antenatal care, including early identification and management of pregnancy-related complications.

Skilled attendance at birth: The EPMM initiative calls for increased access to qualified health personnel during childbirth, including midwives, nurses, and doctors.

Emergency obstetric care: The EPMM initiative highlights the importance of emergency obstetric care to ensure that women have access to life-saving interventions in case of complications during childbirth.

Postpartum care: The EPMM initiative emphasizes the importance of postpartum care to ensure that women receive appropriate care and support during the critical period after childbirth.

Addressing social determinants of maternal health: The EPMM initiative recognizes that social determinants of maternal health, such as poverty, lack of education, and gender inequality, play a significant role in maternal mortality. It calls for action to address these determinants, such as improving women's access to education and employment opportunities.

The EPMM initiative also emphasizes the importance of data and monitoring to track progress toward reducing maternal mortality and improving maternal health. It calls for improved data collection and reporting systems, as well as strengthened health information systems.

The EPMM initiative has contributed to significant progress toward reducing maternal mortality globally. However, much work remains to be done to achieve the global target of a maternal mortality ratio of less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.

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