New drug formulation could be the key to significantly reducing maternal mortality

Alyssa GovindanNews Around Global Health

About 70,000 women die annually from post-partum hemorrhaging. It is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low-income countries. Hemorrhaging also increases the risk of newborns dying during their first month of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) currently recommends the drug Oxytocin to prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth. However, Oxytocin must be stored and transported at a specific temperature … Read More

Alyssa GovindanNew drug formulation could be the key to significantly reducing maternal mortality