Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a prevalent issue in healthcare, impacting both patients and healthcare systems alike. Particularly, infections following cesarean sections pose significant concerns as they can lead to extended hospital stays, higher associated costs, and compromised patient health. This is more prevalent in low-to-middle income countries where incidence rates are higher due to…
According to the 2025 Maternity Care Report published by Leapfrog, there persists a national concern over high cesarean section rates, despite progressive strides in refining other facets of maternity care. The report, based on voluntarily submitted data from over 1,700 hospitals, represents approximately 80% of inpatient beds. These statistics form the benchmark for the 2024…