Impact
Public health leaders are using CHAMPS findings to inform health polices, resource allocation, and partner- led interventions that improve maternal and child health.
To address leading causes of deaths at CHAMPS sites, our teams collaborate with local health authorities to:
Intervention: Folic Acid
In Ethiopia, CHAMPS works with the Ministry of Health as it develops locally produced salt fortified with folic acid. Use of the fortified salt could prevent up to 15,800 stillbirths and 2,200 neonatal deaths in Ethiopia annually.
Improve antenatal and obstetric services
CHAMPS teams work on increasing demand for antenatal and obstetric services and improving their quality. Better prenatal health screening can ensure early referral to necessary maternal care, timely management of pregnancy complications, and fewer perinatal deaths.
Support infection prevention and control
CHAMPS aims to prevent infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in hospitals through training of health care workers. CHAMPS labs provide testing of neonatal unit environments and antimicrobial resistance testing to ensure children are given effective antimicrobials.
Address malnutrition
CHAMPS teams collaborate with local communities and health care providers to improve detection and management of acute malnutrition. CHAMPS also supports nutrition education programs that aim to improve household food baskets and food preparation.