Today marks the launch of The Health Foundation’s £2.7 million, three year programme dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for babies and mothers living in Malawi. An international consortium of leading experts has been formed by the Foundation to work alongside Malawian healthcare professionals and the Malawi government. Malawi has one of the world’s highest rates of maternal deaths during childbirth and infant death rates are also high.
His Excellency Dr Francis Moto, High Commissioner for the Republic of Malawi, and a number of eminent figures in the field of maternal and child health, including representatives from the consortium, helped to launch the programme at The Health Foundation’s offices today.
His Excellency said; “I welcome The Health Foundation’s important investment in Malawi. There is an urgent need to address the situation for mothers and babies who require the highest standards of care possible. The Health Foundation is the first external donor to come forward with a programme that will bolster our existing work to improve the situation and I congratulate them on their approach.”