http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/6 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:44:19 GMT 2026-09-23T23:44:19Z http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5433 Maternal early warning system (MEWS) model for predicting and reducing severe maternal outcomes in Ethiopia Saba Desta Tessema, Mesfin Tadese, Solomon Hailemeskel, Chaltu Takele Mule, Getaneh Dejen Tiche , Lidya Asalefew Mekonnen, Getnet Mitike Kassie Maternal mortality in Ethiopia remains high, while most of these deaths are prevent-able. Early detection of deterioration and prompt response are essential to reduce these preventable deaths. The Maternal Early Warning System (MEWS) is a reliable clinical tool for this purpose. However, its effectiveness is under-explored and its bedside use is inconsistent. This study evaluated the MEWS model for predicting and reducing severe maternal outcomes. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5433 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5422 Improving healthcare financing in Ethiopia: A policy brief IPHC-E This policy brief addresses the critical challenge of underfunded, fragmented, weak risk pooling, and unsustainable health care financing in Ethiopia. It outlines the scale of the problem, examines key drivers including heavy reliance on external funding and inefficient resource use and assesses viable policy options to mobilize domestic resources and improve their efficient utilization to advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5422 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5421 Primary health care digest, June 2026 IPHC-E Pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities in Ethiopia continue to face persistent and interrelated challenges in accessing essential primary health care services. Geographic isolation and seasonal mobility disrupt continuity of primary health care and limit regular contact with health facilities, while low health literacy, language barriers, and deeply rooted cultural norms influence care-seeking behaviors, particularly for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and nutrition (RMNCH-N) services(1,2). These challenges are further compounded by recurrent crises such as flooding and disease outbreaks, as well as chronic shortages of supplies, staffing gaps, and inadequate infrastructure at frontline health posts(3). Collectively, these factors contribute to low utilization of RMNCH-N services and widen equity gaps within the national health system(3). Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5421 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5419 Co-modulation of clinical courses of hypertension and depression in public health facilities in Ethiopia: A six-month follow-up study protocol Anemaw Asrat, Getnet Mitike, Fentie Ambaw The co-occurrence of hypertension and depression is increasing both in magnitude and complexity, negatively impacting treatment outcomes of both conditions. Given that both conditions are chronic, the impact of each condition over time on the other needs to be well understood. This project aims to examine how each condition affects the course and outcome of the other over a six-month follow-up period. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/5419 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z