Reaching the Farthest Behind: Maternal Health Innovations at the Facility Level

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By: Yuval Cohen, Intern, Maternal Health Initiative, Woodrow Wilson Center

On 14 September, as part of the Advancing Dialogue on Maternal Health Series, experts from the United Nations Population Fund, Jhpiego, Jacaranda Health and Total Impact Capital came together at the Wilson Center to discuss how maternal health clinics and other facilities can be drivers of innovation…read more

Wilson Center Event | Maternal and Women’s Health, Two Years In: Measuring Progress Towards Meeting the SDGs

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We are excited to announce the upcoming dialogue, “Maternal and Women’s Health, Two Years In: Measuring Progress Towards Meeting the SDGs.” The event will take place at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. (and online!) on Friday, 14 July 2017 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm EDT. This dialogue is part of the Maternal Health Task Force’s Advancing Dialogue on Maternal Health Series, in partnership with UNFPA and the Wilson Center…read more

Meeting the Maternal and Newborn Needs of Displaced Persons in Urban Settings

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By: Namita Rao, Intern, Environmental Change and Security Program

More than 60% of the world’s refugees and 80% of internally displaced persons now live in urban areas. However, a dearth of skilled birth attendants, such as doctors and midwives, in poor urban areas often leaves women and newborns at risk. On 31 May, a panel of experts gathered at the Wilson Center to discuss ways to improve maternal and newborn health care for displaced persons in urban areas…read more

Wilson Center Event | Humanitarian Response in Urban Settings: Meeting the Maternal and Newborn Health Needs of Displaced Persons

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We are excited to announce the upcoming dialogue, “Humanitarian Response in Urban Settings: Meeting the Maternal and Newborn Health Needs of Displaced Persons.” The event will take place at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. (and online!) on Wednesday, 31 May 2017 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST. This dialogue is part of the Maternal Health Task Force’s Advancing Dialogue on Maternal Health Series, in partnership with UNFPA and the Wilson Center…read more