A Low-Cost Care Bundle Reduces Preterm Infant Mortality in Tanzania
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Despite progress, Tanzania’s under-five mortality rate continues to be high—largely driven by deaths during the first week of birth. A pilot study recently assessed the benefits of a low-cost, evidence-based preventive care bundle on preterm infant mortality. The pilot was introduced at three university-affiliated and one district hospital with support from the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Tanzania…read more
Optimal dietary patterns designed from local foods to achieve maternal nutritional goals
Posted onMaternal dietary diversity and growth of children under 24 months of age in rural Dodoma, Tanzania
Posted onA care bundle including antenatal corticosteroids reduces preterm infant mortality in Tanzania a low resource country
Posted onEffectiveness of respectful care policies for women using routine intrapartum services: A systematic review
Posted onTeaching respectful maternity care using an intellectual partnership model in Tanzania
Posted onLeading Experts Discuss Fistula, Safe Surgery and the Way Forward
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While safe surgical practices can improve maternal health outcomes, surgery can pose its own risks and complications. The Maternal Health Task Force’s Kayla McGowan recently had the pleasure of interviewing two leading experts in the field of fistula and safe surgery, Dr. Thomas Raassen and Carrie Ngongo. Read key takeaways for the maternal health community….read more