postpartum hemorrhage

a treatable condition that kills >200 000 mothers a year

Postpartum haemorrhage can happen to any woman anywhere, especially in low resource settings e.g. Sub-Saharan Africa. The death of any mother leaves children vulnerable and communities devastated.

PPH problems and challenges

700

women
die daily

1 IN 10

births affected
by PPH

30%

undiagnosed
PPH cases

40%

delayed
treatment

90%

poor transport
access

102^{000 000}

blood units
short per year

e-motive proved a 60% reduction in pph
pph detection at a glance allows timeous action
quantified blood loss improves protocol adherence
reduces treatment delays in low-resource settings
clean barrier reduces infection risk
use post caesarean-section & vaginal birth
custom designed for pph

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stops bleeding at lowest level of care
temporise bleeding, then treat cause
transfer mother with balloon in situ
balloon fills & applies pressure in 45 secs
free flow system allows uterus contraction
adjusting bag height controls pressure on uterus
pre-assembled & sterile device

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ELLAVI impact

1,500,000 drapes sold. 16 low- and middle-income countries. 97 healthcare facilities. 71% with no prior exposure to E-MOTIVE. — Ellavi Drape: Reaching Frontlines

With over 1,500 000 Drapes sold across 16 countries (2025), the Ellavi Drape is used at 97 healthcare facilities — 71% with no prior exposure to the E-MOTIVE bundle. Its reach spans all levels of care.

Maternal deaths per 100,000 births in Lejweleputswa declining from 230 in 2018/19 to 41 in 2023/24, with zero PPH deaths. — Ellavi UBT: Life-Saving in Free State, Lejweleputswa, SA

Since the introduction of the Ellavi UBT in 2019, maternal deaths due to PPH have dropped to zero — part of a broader decline from 230 to 41 per 100,000 births.

Ellavi footprint

health economics case

reduced morbidity
reduced surgical interventions
fewer blood products required
less consumables, linen & detergents
saves time

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“The Ellavi UBT saved her life. The bleeding stopped instantly. It was like a miracle. She was referred with Ellavi UBT in situ. A week later, the mother returned, thanking me — not just for saving her life, but also from financial burden because no further intervention was required following the placement of Ellavi UBT. This experience showed me the true power of the Ellavi UBT.”