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Sub-Saharan Africa’s Progress Towards MDGs 4 & 5: Do Changes in Coverage of Maternal and Child Health Interventions Enlarge or Lessen the Equity Gap?

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) did not include any equity focus, yet for many regions of the developing world and sub-Saharan Africa in particular, inequities constitute major barriers to development. This paper examines trends in the coverage of key maternal, newborn and child … Continue reading “Sub-Saharan Africa’s Progress Towards MDGs 4 & 5: Do Changes in Coverage of Maternal and Child Health Interventions Enlarge or Lessen the Equity Gap?”

Results-Based Financing to Improve Health Quality and Coverage in Hard-to-Reach Areas: The World Bank’s Experience in Africa

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: RBF programs are a core part of World Bank’s efforts to improve maternal and child health, particularly in Africa. There are currently 31 countries implementing RBF programs, including several countries with nationwide programs. A total of US$2.5 Billion in funding from The World … Continue reading “Results-Based Financing to Improve Health Quality and Coverage in Hard-to-Reach Areas: The World Bank’s Experience in Africa”

Efforts to Promote Equitable Financing Mechanisms in Support Of Maternal Health Programs by Removing Financial Barriers, Especially Direct Payments in Kano, Northern Nigeria

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: There is now broad consensus that health user fees ‘punish the poor and prevent people from accessing life-saving treatment. According to WHO, user fees are ‘the most inequitable method for financing health-care services. In recent years, governments of several low-income countries have taken … Continue reading “Efforts to Promote Equitable Financing Mechanisms in Support Of Maternal Health Programs by Removing Financial Barriers, Especially Direct Payments in Kano, Northern Nigeria”

Reducing Maternal Mortality in Romania by Increasing Equitable Access and Use of Family Planning: An Update After Donors’ Withdrawal

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: Before 1990, modern contraception methods and abortion were illegal in Romania while over 80% of maternal deaths were reportedly caused by illegal abortion. In 1990, both modern contraception and abortion were legalized, but access to contraceptives was limited especially in rural areas keeping … Continue reading “Reducing Maternal Mortality in Romania by Increasing Equitable Access and Use of Family Planning: An Update After Donors’ Withdrawal”

Community Health Workers Champion Postnatal Home Visits in Rwanda

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: Rwanda DHS 2010 showed that the maternal mortality ratio is high at 476/100,000 live births, while neonatal mortality is 27/1000 live births. The post-natal period is a critical time for the survival of both mother and newborn.  Studies have shown that post-natal home … Continue reading “Community Health Workers Champion Postnatal Home Visits in Rwanda”

Improving the Health of Pregnant Women and Children in Ntcheu District, Malawi

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: Maternal mortality rates in Malawi remain high at 510 per 100,000 live births and 675 per 100,000 in the central region. Our project aimed to improve maternal and child health and reduce mortality by mobilising and empowering communities through participatory learning and action … Continue reading “Improving the Health of Pregnant Women and Children in Ntcheu District, Malawi”

Fostering Partnerships – in Indonesia, Then Globally

Last week, I had the great privilege of attending the first-ever Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference (GMNHC) in Mexico City. During a panel on midwifery around the world, I presented on a successful partnership program between midwives and traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in the remote district of Aceh Singkil, Indonesia. Maternal death is common in … Continue reading “Fostering Partnerships – in Indonesia, Then Globally”

Previewing the Next Generation of Global Maternal and Newborn Health Programs in Mexico City

The Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, held in Mexico City from October 18-21, will provide a forum to identify, understand, and respond to the most urgent health needs of mothers and newborns. The hope is that it will accelerate momentum for maternal and newborn health in the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals and put us on a track to end all preventable maternal and newborn deaths. One of the best ways to ensure progressive change is to showcase innovative and effective solutions and then consider how to replicate and expand those successes. For maternal and newborn health programs, this applies to improvements in quality, integration, and equity. I’m confident we’ll hear about many new and innovative approaches in Mexico City… read more

Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 – Malaria in Pregnancy

[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”

Addressing a neglected dimension: Maternal and newborn morbidities (Part 1)

Global Maternal Health Conference 2013 See Part 2 of this video>> Download the video >> https://vimeo.com/59142364 Moderator: Francis Kagema, Kenyatta National Hospital Detecting severe maternal and neonatal morbidity in rural Guatemala: Validating the WHO’s near miss approach in a primary care clinic setting Dilys Walker, PRONTO International, University of Washington View a PDF of the presentation>> … Continue reading “Addressing a neglected dimension: Maternal and newborn morbidities (Part 1)”