By Chrissie Mainjeni, Chiradzulu
A clinical trial led by researchers from the University of Liverpool, the World Health Organisation and the UN’s Human Reproduction Programme has found that a sustainable approach to preventing and treating infections can reduce severe maternal infections and deaths by 32 per cent.
A statement from the University of Liverpool says the trial was conducted in 59 hospitals across Malawi and Uganda, involving more than 430,000 women.
The research examined whether structured improvements in infection prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment of maternal sepsis could help save lives.
Maternal sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs during pregnancy, childbirth, post-abortion or the postpartum period.
Jenny Morgan from the University of Liverpool’s Media Relations team said the findings show that even within a very resource-limited environment, the APT sepsis approach supported healthcare workers to deliver better maternal care.
Henry Mwandumba, Programme Director at the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme, said their participation reflects a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of women in Malawi.
