Call for Action – Strengthening Maternal and Child Health Services in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Association of Anesthetists calls upon all stakeholders— Ministry of Health, Developmental Partners, government agencies, healthcare professionals, NGOs, and community leaders—to join forces in strengthening maternal and child health services within Ethiopia’s primary healthcare settings.

Why This Matters

Ethiopia faces critical challenges in maternal and child health, including high rates of preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, limited access to skilled care, and insufficient integration of essential services. Women and children in underserved communities remain particularly vulnerable due to systemic gaps in healthcare infrastructure and access.

Our Goal

We envision a future where all Ethiopian women and children receive holistic, high-quality healthcare close to home, ensuring safe pregnancies, healthy births, and thriving early childhoods.

Key Actions Needed

  1. Expand Access to Skilled Care
    • Train and deploy more healthcare professionals, including anesthetists, midwives, and nurses, to rural and underserved areas.
  2. Integrate Holistic Services
    • Offer maternal, neonatal, and child health services alongside nutrition, mental health, and family planning programs under one roof.
  3. Equip Primary Healthcare Facilities
    • Ensure facilities have the necessary infrastructure, medicines, and equipment to provide emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
  4. Promote Community-Based Initiatives
    • Strengthen community engagement to educate women and families about maternal and child health, encouraging early and regular healthcare visits.
  5. Foster Multisectoral Collaboration
    • Partner with local and international organizations to fund, design, and implement sustainable healthcare programs that prioritize women and children.

Join Us in Action

The Ethiopian Association of Anesthetists stands committed to improving maternal and child health. Together, we can bridge the gap in primary healthcare, bringing lifesaving services closer to the women and children who need them most.

Let us act now—because healthy mothers and children are the cornerstone of a healthy nation.

Contact Us
Ethiopian Association of Anesthetists

+251 115306001

info@eaansa.com

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Diplomat Building#210 -17, Addis Ababa

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