Introduction of confidential enquiry into maternal deaths in Ethiopia: Implementation and methodological considerations.

Key Points

• To explore the implementation of a confidential enquiry into maternal deaths in Ethiopia and establish key recommendations.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of maternal death cases
• Identified gaps in clinical skills and resource availability
• Developed training programs for healthcare providers
• Strengthened monitoring and referral systems
• Almost all maternal deaths were classified as preventable
• Recommendations include enhancing clinical skills training
• Improving blood supply accessibility is crucial
• Strengthening postpartum monitoring is essential