Although more women and children are surviving childbirth than ever before, a pregnant woman or newborn still dies every 11 seconds somewhere in the world, mostly from preventable causes. Mothers often die as a result of obstetric complications, such as high blood pressure, during pregnancy, and severe bleeding or infections during or after childbirth. About a third of neonatal deaths occur within the first 24 hours and nearly three-quarters in the first week, often from complications during birth or infections contracted after. But had they received skilled care before, during and after childbirth, many lives could have been saved.

Melian Foundation supported government efforts of mitigating the problem by donating 300 delivery kits, re-usable and disposable sanitary pads and other materials to Magu Districts during world women’s day and Korogwe District. These SAFE BIRTH KITS were provided to underprivileged pregnant women that include supplies such as a sterile surgical blade to cut the umbilical cord, sterile gloves and medicated soap. These basic items have a huge impact in preventing or responding to complications during childbirth.