Abstract: Maternal morbidity care in Sudan is substandard

Mohamed H Baldo, MPH, FRCOG*, A/Salam Gerais, MD, FRCOG**
Professor Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al Zaiem Azhari University, Sudan*
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Sudan**

With the decline of maternal mortality levels and the increasing life expectancy at birth associated with increased family planning (FP) care, maternal morbidity assumed greater importance. The aim of the article is therefore to review the significance and magnitude of specific maternal morbidities in Sudan, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), vesico-vaginal-fistulae (VVF), STI/HIV/AIDS, infertility, cervical cancer and violence against women. Quality of reproductive health (RH) care is emphasized. The implications of rising health care costs are realized. The negative influences of implementing the peace agreements are stressed. The use of maternal morbidities as indicators of maternity care services are highlighted, while realizing the problems of maternal mortality assessment
Keywords: services, quality, costs, indicators