Child mortality in Eritrea. A preventable tragedy

Child mortality in Eritrea is among the highest in the world. Newborns are particularly at risk, as medical care is often inadequate or difficult to access. Many deaths could be prevented through better obstetrics, preventive measures, and medical training.

Why do so many children die?
The causes of high child mortality are varied. Infections, malnutrition, lack of vaccinations, and inadequate medical care are the main reasons. Many births take place without trained professionals, which means that complications for mother and child are often not recognized or treated.

How met4a helps
Our association focuses on targeted training and further education of midwives, doctors, and nurses to improve medical care. Training in newborn resuscitation, infection prevention, and the application of life-saving measures such as cesarean sections and premature infant care is particularly important.

Sustainable change through education
Through our cooperation with local health centers and academic teaching hospitals, we create long-term structures that go beyond acute emergency aid. Our goal is to strengthen the self-competence of local medical professionals so that fewer children have to die from preventable causes in the long term.