Our initiative details can be found here MSD for Mothers. The initiative aims to strengthen local systems in particular integrate quality maternal health in total health system, foster inclusive, place-based innovations and solutions, and incentivize collaboration, connectivity and resource optimization around our shared goals of accelerating progress towards the maternal health SDGs. Despite the global progress in reducing maternal deaths, there’s still much work to be done, with still over 800 preventable daily deaths from complication during pregnancy and childbirth. In response to this, and to accelerate progress towards meeting the SDGs maternal mortality ration target by 2030 – SDG 3.1, we are currently considering a coalition to strengthen health system capacity through investments in local private sector businesses to augment government’s capacity that will ensure access to quality, affordable maternity care services. The local private sector – providers, innovators, and entrepreneurs remain an untapped resource to improve maternal health.