Introduction Africa has a higher burden of malaria-related cases and deaths globally.
Children under five accounted for over two-thirds of all malaria deaths in sub-Saharan Africa …

This paper provides a concise overview of a comprehensive review exploring the health
policies of developing countries, critically assessing their strengths, weaknesses, and …

Background Maternal delay factors, together with medical factors, have a substantial role in
determining maternity outcomes. Although several studies were conducted on delay factors …

Measuring rates of coverage and spatial access to healthcare services is essential to inform
policies for development. These rates tend to reflect the urban-rural divide, typically with …

Background Humanitarian settings, particularly those in low-income and middle-income
countries (LMICs), present increased sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges for …

Background: Maternal health service utilization decreases maternal morbidity and mortality.
However, the existing evidence is inadequate to design effective intervention strategies in …

Abstract Background Low Birth Weight (LBW) continues to be a prominent universal cause
of various short-and long-term health hazards throughout infancy and adulthood. However …

Background Sierra Leone is one of the countries with poor health outcomes. The country
has made some progress in the uptake of maternal health services. Despite improvements …

Background Maternal mortality remains a challenge in global health, with well-known
disparities across countries. However, less is known about disparities in maternal health by …

Background: Globally, there are about 800 maternal deaths every day, with low-to-middle-
income countries accounting for most of these deaths. A lack of access to maternal …