Ethiopia launches $90 million partnership for maternal and newborn care

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have officially launched a new five-year partnership valued at US$90 million. The initiative is designed to significantly expand access to quality healthcare for mothers and newborns throughout the country.

The project will be implemented across 46 districts and 210 specific health facilities located within eight regions of Ethiopia. This substantial financial commitment aims to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce newborn mortality rates by strengthening existing health systems and infrastructure in targeted areas.