PPH Commodity Procurement Guide Published in Multiple Languages

Increasing access to lifesaving medicines for mothers around the world
Image of a mother being counselled by a nurse in Rwandan health facility
Topics:
Procurement
Maternal and Child Health
Projects:
Procurement and Supply Management
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Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death globally. It is crucial for national governments to improve access to quality-assured, lifesaving medicines that treat and prevent PPH. To this end, USAID has recently published a new resource, Uses of Medicines for Prevention and Treatment of Post-partum Hemorrhage and Other Obstetric Purposes. This document outlines the indications and supply chain considerations for PPH-related medicines. It is now available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

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