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Global Bloggers Gear Up for the First Day of the Global Maternal Health Conference in Delhi!

This Monday marks the start of the first ever Global Maternal Health Conference. The conference is being held in Delhi, India–and will focus on lessons learned, neglected issues, and innovative approaches to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. The organizers of the conference, the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth and the Public Health Foundation of … Continue reading “Global Bloggers Gear Up for the First Day of the Global Maternal Health Conference in Delhi!”

Live Streaming Schedule for the Global Maternal Health Conference Posted

In just a few weeks, the Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) will convene an unprecedented gathering of over 600 maternal health experts and their allies in a global technical and programmatic meeting. The Global Maternal Health Conference 2010 aims to build on the existing momentum around MDG5.  The conference … Continue reading “Live Streaming Schedule for the Global Maternal Health Conference Posted”

Exciting Plans Underway: Young Champions of Maternal Health Change Summit to be Held in Delhi!

Later this month, Ashoka and the Maternal Health Task Force will host the Young Champions of Maternal Health Change Summit in Delhi, India. The Change Summit will take place between August 29th and September 6th—and is being held in conjunction with the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010. The several-day event will bring together the Young … Continue reading “Exciting Plans Underway: Young Champions of Maternal Health Change Summit to be Held in Delhi!”

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”

Attention Global Maternal Health Conference Participants: Join the Global Team of Guest Bloggers!

Blogging is an effective communications strategy for sharing information in real time and fueling dialogue around key maternal health issues. With the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010 right around the corner, our team is looking forward to a lively online discussion around the happenings of the conference. In an effort to fuel a robust dialogue … Continue reading “Attention Global Maternal Health Conference Participants: Join the Global Team of Guest Bloggers!”

Girls Discovered: Global Mapping of Adolescent Girls

This post was originally posted on Maternal Mortality Daily. I recently learned about a great resource for those working to improve the lives of women and girls, Girls Discovered: Global Maps of Adolescent Girls. The website has three main sections: Maps and Data, Sunita’s Story, and Take Action. The project is a collaborative effort of the Coalition … Continue reading “Girls Discovered: Global Mapping of Adolescent Girls”

Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: July 6th Update

From the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010 co-organizers: The Public Health Foundation of India and the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth. An exciting program for the Global Maternal Health Conference is taking shape.  The conference will cover 6 themes:  maternal health interventions and programs, underlying factors affecting maternal health, measurement–trends and methods, reproductive health, health systems, and policy … Continue reading “Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: July 6th Update”

16 Young Champions of Maternal Health Selected and Announced!

On June 17th, the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth and Ashoka announced the 16 winners of the Young Champions for Maternal Health competition. The 16 selected Young Champions are set to participate in the first-ever international mentorship program focused entirely on nurturing a new cadre of entrepreneurs dedicated to improving the health of women … Continue reading “16 Young Champions of Maternal Health Selected and Announced!”

Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: June 14th Update

From the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010 co-organizers: The Public Health Foundation of India and the Maternal Health Task Force at EngenderHealth Preparations for our conference to take place in Delhi 30th August – 1st September are well underway and the level of interest is high! We received well over 500 abstract submissions for panels, … Continue reading “Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: June 14th Update”

The Pulitzer Center Launches New Interactive Site on Maternal Mortality—and Partners with Helium on a Global Maternal Health Writing Contest

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is committed to raising awareness for the issue of global maternal mortality. On Monday, May24th, the center launched a new interactive site, Dying for Life,  dedicated to international maternal mortality reporting projects.  In conjunction with the launch of the new site, the Pulitzer Center and Helium also announced a … Continue reading “The Pulitzer Center Launches New Interactive Site on Maternal Mortality—and Partners with Helium on a Global Maternal Health Writing Contest”