Publications by authors named "Heran Biza"
Background: For the past several decades, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health has worked to decrease the maternal mortality ratio (MMR)-the number of pregnant women dying per 100,000 live births. However, with the most recently reported MMR of 267, Ethiopia still ranks high in the MMR globally and needs additional interventions to lower the MMR to achieve the sustainable development goal of 70. One factor contributing to the current MMR is the frequent stockouts of critical medications and supplies needed to treat obstetric emergencies.
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- Electronic data capture (EDC) is essential for assessing population health interventions, but low-resource settings face challenges like limited funding and technology.
- The article presents detailed case studies from Ethiopia and Myanmar to fill gaps in existing literature about EDC system development.
- Recommendations emphasize the need for compatible hardware, flexible software, and input from local experts to effectively implement EDC in these settings.
Measuring facility readiness to manage basic obstetric emergencies is a critical step toward reducing persistently elevated maternal mortality ratios (MMR). Currently, the Signal Functions (SF) is the gold standard for measuring facility readiness globally and endorsed by the World Health Organization. The presence of tracer items classifies facilities' readiness to manage basic emergencies.
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