The NASG saves mothers' lives. The NASG is a key tool in reducing mortality from postpartum hemorrhage, one of the leading causes of maternal death. In collaboration with CHAI & Lwala Community Alliance, UCSF Safe Motherhood has established the NASG Advocacy & Action Network (NAAN). NAAN gathers experts, experienced providers, and groups interested in launching new projects and scaling up the NASG. NAAN meets every other month via Zoom to work towards the following goals:
- Advocacy towards greater availability and scale-up of the NASG and complementary interventions
- Sharing expertise around effective NASG introduction and existing training resources
- Identification of potential funding sources as well as partnerships for applications for funding
Previous Presentations
NAAN Meeting, November 18th 2025
Uganda's Introduction of NASG
NAAN Meeting, July 21st 2025
NASG introduction and community trust building, Dr. Benard Mtelwama, PANETA Tanzania
NAAN Meeting, May 27th 2025
NASG Development, Neil McConnochie, Executive Director, LifeWrap-NASG
NASG Procurement and Supply Management, Noah Perin, Via Global Health
NAAN Meeting, March 31st, 2025
Presenter: Germán Gallego, MD, MSc
Dr. Germán Gallego, an OB/GYN in Colombia's Ministry of Health, discussed NASG inclusion and impact on maternal safety.
Presenter: María Fernanda Escobar, MD
Dr. Escobar detailed 15 years of NASG use in obstetric emergencies, reducing postpartum hemorrhage and need for major surgery.
NAAN Meeting, November 2024
Data Collection Systems
Operational NASG Integration: Aniset Kamanga, CHAI
Kobo Data Systems: Michelle Skaer Therrien, UCSF
NAAN Meeting, October 2024
NASG Implementation
Kenya: Carren Siele, Lwala Community Alliance
Mali & Côte d’Ivoire: Dr. Saidou Sow, Muso Health