Ankole Health Facilities Reevie 50 Anti-Shock Garments to Combat Maternal Deaths
June 29, 2025
Fifty Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garments (NASGs) were donated to health facilities across Uganda’s Ankole region by Rotary Club partners and Medical Teams International. The donation aims to reduce maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage, which accounts for nearly half of maternal deaths in the region. Each of the over 40 recipient facilities will receive at least one NASG to strengthen emergency obstetric care.
Preventing postpartum deaths in Pakistan
June 7, 2025
In the Pakistan Observer, Dr Ayesha Babar Kawish highlights the urgent need to reduce maternal deaths from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), which is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the country. The Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) has been successfully used to stabilize women with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and is a low-cost, easy-to-use device that buys critical time during transport to care. With WHO endorsement and proven success in similar low-resource settings, the NASG is a vital solution for improving maternal outcomes in Pakistan.