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The following is part of a series of project updates from the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI). MHTF is supporting their project, Using Cell Phones for Obstetric Emergencies. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. To guide the design of the system for using mobile phones in moments of emergencies, IHI with partners … Continue reading “Ifakara Health Institute”
The following is part of a series of project updates from the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI). MHTF is supporting their project, Using Cell Phones for Obstetric Emergencies. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. Written by: IHI The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) will seek to improve emergency care for pregnant women and … Continue reading “Ifakara Health Institute”
[vimeo 60085672 w=500 h=375] Malaria in pregnancy: What It takes to deliver quality health services as a component of comprehensive MNCH (2 of 2 videos) from Maternal Health Task Force on Vimeo. Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 Filmed in Arusha, Tanzania. Thursday, 17 January 2013 Malaria in pregnancy (MIP) produces a heavy burden on both … Continue reading “Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 – Malaria in Pregnancy”
Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 See Part 2 of this video>> Download the video >> https://vimeo.com/58707293 Moderator: Godfrey Mbaruku, Ifakara Health Institute View a PDF of the presentation>> This session focused on the quality of care and uptake of services for maternal and newborn health with special interest in effective care for HIV services. The … Continue reading “Adapting HIV health system strategies to improve the quality and uptake of maternal and newborn health (Part 1)”
Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 See Part 1 for synopsis >> Download the video >> https://vimeo.com/58971108 Moderator: Godfrey Mbaruku, Ifakara Health Institute
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”
Last week, a report of a horrifying incident in a maternity ward appeared in my email inbox. A woman was beaten by a health provider as she died on the floor while delivering in a health facility. When it happened was anyone listening? Did anyone hear her crying out? We are listening now and most … Continue reading “The Power of Listening, Not Just Counting”
