ReviewHealth economics review2026
Cost-effectiveness of maternal and neonatal health interventions in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
backgroundDespite recent improvements in health service coverage, maternal and neonatal mortality remain major public health concerns in Ethiopia. Evidence regarding cost-effectiveness is crucial for prioritizing interventions within the Essential Health Services Package, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
objectiveThis study aims to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis on the cost-effectiveness of maternal and neonatal health (MNH) interventions in Ethiopia.
methodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, African Journals Online; including the Ethiopian Journal of Health Development, Tufts Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Registry, and Google Scholar) from January 2000 to December 2024. A total of twelve studies were included in the qualitative synthesis and meta-analysis. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed for interventions with three or more comparable estimates utilizing the DerSimonian-Laird method.
resultsThe pooled incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) showed high cost-effectiveness for key neonatal interventions: US$6.23 per DALY averted (95% CI: 4.22-8.23; I
conclusionNeonatal resuscitation, sepsis management, and antenatal care are cost-effective interventions (all pooled ICERs substantially below commonly referenced Ethiopian contextual benchmarks, such as around 1 × projected 2025 GDP per capita of ≈US$950-1,100 per DALY averted, though we note debates on GDP-based approaches and the importance of opportunity costs and affordability). Community-based scale-up in rural regions can optimize outcomes.
trial registrationPROSPERO registration number: CRD420251182108.
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