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The Pulse Q1 - January 2025
This edition of The Pulse brings you key updates on our continued progress and upcoming initiatives in maternal care, with a focus on Ethiopia, Tanzania, and other regions. Highlighted in this issue are the challenges surrounding maternal care, the importance of Zero Separation, and the transformative impact of our work across these countries. Explore the latest updates on our ongoing projects and dissemination efforts, which are shaping the future of healthcare facility design.
Exploring Zero Separation in Tanzania and Ethiopia
Zero separation is an emerging care practice, IHI and MASS Design Group traveled to Tanzania and Ethiopia in December 2024. The purpose of these trips was to gain deeper insights into the implementation of iKMC (immediate Kangaroo Mother Care) and Zero Separation in these two country settings.
Developing Design Principles for Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC)
Group Antenatal Care has emerged as a promising alternative, offering the potential to improve both the quality and accessibility of care in resource-constrained settings. To support this approach, IHI and MASS Design Group partnered with Jhpiego to create design principles for Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC) and develop fundraising materials for a G-ANC space at Kangundo Sub-County Hospital, specifically tailored to the hospital’s site conditions.
