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The CLEAN-CS (Clean Cut for Cesarean Section) trial has demonstrated significant improvements in compliance with surgical standards and a reduction in maternal and perinatal mortality following cesarean sections in Ethiopia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Conducted across nine hospitals in Ethiopia, the CLEAN-CS trial involved 9,755 women undergoing cesarean sections. The trial aimed to enhance perioperative care through a quality improvement intervention developed by Lifebox, focusing on reducing complications associated with cesarean deliveries in low-resource settings. This initiative was funded by a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenge Grant, with additional support from the UBS…