01/06/2026
“Will I survive this?”
A question that mothers who have just given birth face too often.
Severe bleeding after birth remains one of the leading causes of maternal death worldwide. In rural health facilities, where access to specialised care is limited, the risk is even higher.
But most of these cases are preventable.
At Chikupi, Sister Chola and her team were ready.
From the moment the mother arrived, everything moved fast. She was closely monitored, and thanks to the quick action of trained staff and essential medicines, the bleeding was stopped and her condition stabilised.
Four months later, both mother and baby are healthy.
A happy ending made possible by skilled health workers, timely treatment, and trust at a critical moment.
Through the 🇪🇺-backed SafeBirth Africa initiative, health workers are being equipped with lifesaving medicines, equipment and training to prevent and treat postpartum haemorrhage.
Because a mother’s life should be protected by design, not left to luck. ❤️🩹
Read more: https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/policies/global-gateway/safe-birth-africa-project
📷:
Andre Hugo.
