Advance distribution of misoprostol for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in South Sudan.

Objective: To determine if high uterotonic coverage can be achieved in South Sudan through a facility- and community-focused postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) prevention program.

Methods: The program was implemented from October 2012 to March 2013. At health facilities, active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) was emphasized.