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Economic Consequences at the Household Level of Maternal Complications in Bangladesh

Colleagues at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) recently published a paper, Costs of Maternal Health-related Complications in Bangladesh, in the Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition that explores the economic repercussions on households of maternal complications in a rural setting in Bangladesh. Abstract: This paper assesses both out-of-pocket payments for … Continue reading “Economic Consequences at the Household Level of Maternal Complications in Bangladesh”

A Second Group of Researchers Trained by ICDDR,B

The following is part of a series of project updates from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). The MHTF is supporting their project, Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. Written by: ICDDR,B The second group of ICDDR,B researchers successfully completed the … Continue reading “A Second Group of Researchers Trained by ICDDR,B”

Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh

The following is part of a series of project updates from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). MHTF is supporting their project, Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. Written by: ICDDR,B The Knowledge Translation in Maternal Health: Culture and Capacity for … Continue reading “Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh”

Maternal Health Innovations: Leveraging Health Information Systems and Tools

Reliable health information systems and audit tools allow us to monitor patients’ health, identify warning signs, and prevent complications. The Maternal Health Innovations Fund, an MHTF project, recently supported several projects in collaboration with The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) and Pakistan’s Agha Khan University (AKU) that addressed advances and challenges in maternal health measurement… read more

Maternal Health Innovations: Strengthening Quality of Care

While improving access to maternal and newborn health services is fundamental in reducing the global maternal and neonatal mortality ratios and meeting the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, strengthening quality of care is an equally important aim. The Maternal Health Innovations Fund, an MHTF project, recently supported several projects in collaboration with The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) and Pakistan’s Agha Khan University (AKU) that examined ways to improve quality of care in low- and middle-income countries…read more

Knowledge Translation by ICDDR,B

The following is part of a series of project updates from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). The MHTF is supporting their project, Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here.   Written by: ICDDR,B   The first group of researchers successfully completed … Continue reading “Knowledge Translation by ICDDR,B”

Knowledge Translation by ICDDR,B

The following is part of a series of project updates from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). The MHTF is supporting their project, Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. Written by: ICDDR,B The course materials for How to Write a Knowledge … Continue reading “Knowledge Translation by ICDDR,B”

ICDDR,B and Knowledge Translation

The following is part of a series of project updates from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B). MHTF is supporting their project, Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Translation in Bangladesh. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. Written by: ICDDR,B The project “Knowledge Translation in Maternal Health: Culture and Capacity … Continue reading “ICDDR,B and Knowledge Translation”

The Maternal Health Task Announces New Grants, Innovative Maternal Health Projects to Inform National Policies

NEW YORK, July 22—The Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth announced today that it has awarded eight new grants supporting innovative maternal health projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The projects, which will be carried out by local organizations in developing countries, will lead to national policy recommendations for improving maternal health. Each project … Continue reading “The Maternal Health Task Announces New Grants, Innovative Maternal Health Projects to Inform National Policies”