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Leaders in Maternal Health Comment on the New Maternal Mortality Estimates: Ann Starrs

The Maternal Health Task Force is looking to those working in maternal health for their comments on the recent findings published in the Lancet that suggest a dramatic reduction in global maternal mortality. Ann shares her thoughts on the new maternal mortality estimates: Family Care International, and the entire maternal health community, enthusiastically welcomes this apparent … Continue reading “Leaders in Maternal Health Comment on the New Maternal Mortality Estimates: Ann Starrs”

Leaders in Maternal Health Comment on the New Maternal Mortality Estimates: Dr. Ana Langer

The Maternal Health Task Force is looking to those working in maternal health for their comments on the recent findings published in the Lancet that suggest a dramatic reduction in global maternal mortality. Dr. Ana Langer is President of EngenderHealth and Advisor to the Maternal Health Task Force. Today, she shared her thoughts about the new maternal mortality … Continue reading “Leaders in Maternal Health Comment on the New Maternal Mortality Estimates: Dr. Ana Langer”

The Columbia Journalism Review Provides Analysis of How the Media is Covering the New Maternal Mortality Estimates

Yesterday, the Columbia Journalism Review published a thoughtful analysis of how the media is covering the new global maternal mortality estimates published in the Lancet on Monday. The piece provides a general overview of “who is saying what”–and also criticizes several of the major media outlets’ coverage of the story, calling it “simple, narrowly focused reporting.” “…A … Continue reading “The Columbia Journalism Review Provides Analysis of How the Media is Covering the New Maternal Mortality Estimates”

Leaders in Maternal Health Comment on the New Maternal Mortality Estimates: Dr. Jeremy Shiffman

The Maternal Health Task Force is looking to those working in maternal health to comment on the recent findings published in the Lancet that suggest a dramatic reduction in global maternal mortality. Dr. Jeremy Shiffman has a particular interest in the political dynamics of health and population policy-making in developing countries. I asked Jeremy to comment … Continue reading “Leaders in Maternal Health Comment on the New Maternal Mortality Estimates: Dr. Jeremy Shiffman”

Leading Media Outlets Cover the Story of New Maternal Mortality Estimates in a Big Way

You may have seen our post on Monday that linked to the new maternal mortality estimates published in the Lancet. It is exciting to see that several leading media outlets (both print and online) are covering the new findings of dramatic reductions in global maternal mortality. With an “above the fold” front page story in the New … Continue reading “Leading Media Outlets Cover the Story of New Maternal Mortality Estimates in a Big Way”

Amnesty International Global Speaker's Forum: The Crisis of Maternal Health

Amnesty International will convene three public town hall meetings with Amnesty International leaders and local partner organizations. The three events will be held in San Francisco (April 14th), Detroit (April 17th), and New York City (April 19th). “Amnesty International will host discussions with local maternal health experts and its national leaders from the United States, … Continue reading “Amnesty International Global Speaker's Forum: The Crisis of Maternal Health”

New Global Maternal Mortality Estimates Published Today in the Lancet Online

The paper, Maternal mortality for 181 countries, 1980-2008: a systematic analysis of progress towards Millennium Development Goal 5,was published today, April 12th, 2010, in the Lancet Online First–and will soon be published in the Lancet print edition. The authors of the paper, estimate that there were 342,900 (uncertainty interval 302,100-394,300) maternal deaths worldwide in 2008, a  reduction … Continue reading “New Global Maternal Mortality Estimates Published Today in the Lancet Online”

Photojournalist and Writer, Lee Karen Stow, Shares her Experiences in Documenting Women’s Health in Sierra Leone

Why do I return again and again to Sierra Leone? Well, my birthplace of Kingston upon Hull in the United Kingdom has for 30 years been officially twinned with Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, the aim being to promote cultural understanding and friendships. Despite this long-established link I, and others in Hull, knew nothing … Continue reading “Photojournalist and Writer, Lee Karen Stow, Shares her Experiences in Documenting Women’s Health in Sierra Leone”

Updates on the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: Website Launched, Abstract Submissions Open

Global Maternal Health Conference Website Launched Check out our new Conference websitewww.gmhconference2010.com!  All the news and information currently available about the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010 is now online.  This is where you’ll learn about registration, abstract submission, the conference program, and all the logistics you’ll need to attend the first ever global conference devoted … Continue reading “Updates on the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: Website Launched, Abstract Submissions Open”

World Health Day: A Reflection on the Relationship Between Maternal Health and Neglected Tropical Diseases

Women and Neglected Tropical Diseases: Shared History, Shared Hope* The theme of this year’s World Health Day is “Urbanization and Health.” Maternal mortality and morbidity, and neglected tropical diseases have a hugely debilitating impact on urban slum populations—who often lack access to health services. I would like to take this day to celebrate the increased … Continue reading “World Health Day: A Reflection on the Relationship Between Maternal Health and Neglected Tropical Diseases”