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Maternal Health · Africa

Stronger Systems.
Safer Mothers.

Advancing maternal health across Africa through partnership, innovation, and education — because where a woman lives should never determine whether she survives childbirth.

The Reality

Every two minutes, a woman is lost to pregnancy and childbirth.

The vast majority of these losses are preventable. At Mama Care Africa, we work alongside healthcare providers, governments, universities, and communities to change that.

“We believe where a woman lives should never determine whether she survives childbirth.”

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Featured Partnership

Transforming Maternal Health Through Global Collaboration

Mama Care Africa and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have established a five-year strategic partnership dedicated to reducing preventable maternal and newborn mortality through innovation, education, research, and clinical collaboration.

Together, we are equipping frontline healthcare providers with cutting-edge technologies, advancing evidence-based training, and implementing sustainable programs that strengthen maternal healthcare systems across Africa. By combining UCLA’s world-renowned academic expertise with Mama Care Africa’s on-the-ground leadership and implementation, we are expanding access to high-quality maternity care and helping build a future where every mother has the opportunity for a safe birth.

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Mama Care Africa and UCLA partnership team
Our Approach

Four pillars. One mission.

We strengthen maternal health systems by supporting the people, tools, and partnerships that make safer care possible every day.

Train

Equipping frontline healthcare providers with evidence-based maternal and newborn healthcare education.

Connect

Reducing professional isolation through mentorship, collaboration, and technology-enabled support.

Innovate

Exploring augmented reality, portable ultrasound, AI-assisted education, and other emerging technologies.

Strengthen

Supporting healthcare systems through sustainable partnerships and local capacity-building.

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Featured Story

Exploring Augmented Reality for Maternal Health Training in Zimbabwe

Healthcare providers from rural districts recently participated in demonstrations exploring how augmented reality technology could support training, mentorship, and emergency preparedness in maternal healthcare settings.

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Our Impact So Far

Early milestones, lasting commitment.

0+ hospitals in Zimbabwe equipped with our OB Emergency Kit
0+ Strategic global partners advancing maternal health
0+ Healthcare providers engaged through training and demonstrations
0 African countries targeted for expansion within five years
0+ Potential Mothers Reached Each Year

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Strategic Partners

We are stronger together.

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Doximity
Ellavi
The Butterfly Swaddle
OB Hospitalist Group
Vave

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Together we can strengthen healthcare systems, support healthcare workers, and improve maternal health outcomes for mothers across Africa.