The increasing use of the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: lessons learned at the Yaoundé Gynaeco-Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital, Cameroon

• Main Authors: Julius Sama Dohbit (Author), Namanou Ines Emma Woks (Author), Carlin Héméry Koudjine (Author), Willy Tafen (Author), Pascal Foumane (Author), Assumpta Lucienne Bella (Author), Rosemary Nkemdilim Ogu (Author), Fru Fobuzshi Angwafo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Safe childbirth remains a daunting challenge, particularly in low-middle income countries, where most pregnancy-related deaths occur. Cameroon's maternal mortality rate, estimated at 529 per 100,000 live births in 2017, is significantly high. The WHO Safe Childbirth Checklis...