Dr. Amanuel Abajobir says they must. As a global health researcher and MNCH expert at APHRC, he pushes for a future where maternal mental health is no longer ignored—but fully integrated into national care systems.
From rural health equity to digital solutions and WHO-level policy advising, he bridges evidence with action to ensure no mother is left behind.
He calls for urgent investment, local partnerships, and culturally grounded care models that center the voices of women themselves.
Mental health, he insists, is not a luxury—it’s the foundation of healthy families and societies.
Read more of Dr. Abajobir’s powerful call for justice-driven maternal health below.
Expert’s Voice
What if maternal health systems could finally treat the mind and body as one?
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