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Beyond Maternal Mortality Investigations: Improving Maternal Morbidity Surveillance in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

The following is part of a series of project updates from the Department of Community Medicine at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. MHTF is supporting their project, Measuring Economic Impact of Maternal Morbidity. More information on MHTF supported projects can be found here. Written by: Department of Community Medicine Maternal mortality has been given a … Continue reading “Beyond Maternal Mortality Investigations: Improving Maternal Morbidity Surveillance in Anuradhapura Sri Lanka”

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”

Beyond the Battlefield: The Hidden Impacts of War on Maternal Health and The Cost of Academic Indifference

Disease outbreaks, healthcare system disruptions, and the displacement of populations: these are just a few of the acute symptoms of armed conflict. But the consequences of war extend and reverberate across generations, amplifying the impact of violence and destruction far beyond the battlefield. It is increasingly clear that armed conflict represents not only a humanitarian … Continue reading “Beyond the Battlefield: The Hidden Impacts of War on Maternal Health and The Cost of Academic Indifference”

New Jobs and Internships in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Interested in a position in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child or adolescent health? Every month, the Maternal Health Task Force rounds up job and internship postings from around the globe. This month, we are featuring positions with the WHO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Jhpiego, Guttmacher..read more

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New Positions in Maternal Health

Interested in a position in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child or adolescent health? Every month, the Maternal Health Task Force rounds up job and internship postings from around the globe. In this month’s roundup, we are featuring positions with the World Health Organization, EngenderHealth, Management Sciences for Health and other organizations…read more

Putting The Lancet Maternal Health Series Into Action: Five Next Steps

Last week, experts in maternal health convened at the Wilson Center to mark the recent launch of The Lancet Maternal Health Series, discuss its implications and brainstorm how to translate findings into improvements for global maternal newborn health. The speakers called for five actions to ensure high quality care for every woman, every newborn, everywhere…read more

Wilson Center Event: How Zika Is Shaping the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Agenda

We are excited to announce the upcoming dialogue, How Zika Is Shaping the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Agenda, on Tuesday, April 12 in Washington, DC. The Zika outbreak presents an opportunity to set the conversation on access, quality, and equity of sexual and reproductive health care in affected countries. Join us at the Wilson Center or tune in to the webcast…read more