Wad Madani, Jan. 16, 2026 (SUNA) – A workshop on maternal mortality analysis at Madani Maternity Hospital began this morning at the International Hall of Al-Gezira University. The event was attended by the Director-General and Minister of the Ministry of Health in Al-Gezira State, Dr. Osama Abdelrahman Ahmed Al-Faki, alongside obstetrics and gynaecology specialists.Dr. Kamal Hassan presented the 2025 maternal mortality analysis, reporting 64 deaths caused by viral hepatitis, postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, septicaemia, hypertension, cholera, and dengue fever. The Reproductive Health Surveillance Officer, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah, highlighted surveillance findings by pregnancy month, age group, admission method, parity, and delivery type, noting women aged 20–29 and residents of Greater Wad Madani as the most affected. Senior Consultant Dr. Mohamed Al-Senussi Mohamed urged implementation of workshop recommendations, formation of a State Council to reduce mortality, and establishment of a specialized obstetrics and gynaecology council. He emphasized controlling viral hepatitis, enhancing community partnerships, improving midwife training, and supporting rural hospitals.The Director of Reproductive Health, Dr. Fatima Ahmed Abdullah, called for renewed collaboration with the Safe Motherhood Institute and addressed the midwife shortage. The Director of Madani Maternity Hospital, Dr. Mohamed Osman Abu Zaid, praised the State Ministry’s support and outlined development needs to improve service quality. Dr. Al-Faki pledged to meet the hospital’s requirements, establish a scientific advisory council for obstetrics and gynaecology, and announced the distribution of 3,000 free caesarean delivery kits across the state in 2026.FA/BH