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Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap Commit $100 Million to Reduce Stillbirths
Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap launch $100 million program to cut global stillbirth rates by half in select countries.
In brief
Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap launch $100 million program to cut global stillbirth rates by half in select countries. Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap commit $100 million to Uzima program targeting half reduction in stillbirths through innovations in sub-Saharan Africa and global health systems. Originally…
New Initiative Launch
Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap announce Uzima: A Stillbirth Prevention Program.
Global Stillbirth Burden
Nearly 2 million babies stillborn yearly, one every 17 seconds.
Program Focus
Uzima targets sub-Saharan Africa to reduce stillbirths by half through innovations.
Key Innovations
Biomarkers, AI ultrasound, labor sensors, and decision tools for early pregnancy complication detection.
Health Worker Support
Uzima provides tools for health workers to recognize risks and act faster during pregnancy and childbirth.
Global Impact
Program creates blueprint for reducing stillbirths globally after initial sub-saharan africa focus.
In short
Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap commit $100 million to Uzima program targeting half reduction in stillbirths through innovations in sub-Saharan Africa and global health systems.
