A recent study published in PLOS One reviews the current state of evidence on a number of antenatal interventions designed to reduce adverse maternal and newborn health outcomes. The authors analyze 21 types of interventions that fall into three categories: nutrition, infection and obstetrical/other…read more
2, 000 women lose their lives to maternal mortality annually in Sokoto – Tambuwal
Posted onA common monitoring framework for ending preventable maternal mortality, 2015–2030: Phase I of a multi-step process
Posted onCalling All Technical Experts in Maternal Newborn Health Measurement: Two Ways to Get Involved
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On behalf of the Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM) Working Group, the Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) has been partnering with leaders in global health to develop a comprehensive monitoring framework addressing both the proximal and distal causes of maternal health and survival worldwide. Now through September 2, MHTF is hosting a public comment period to capture input from stakeholders with knowledge and interest in maternal health measurement on proposed indicators to monitor key social, political and economic determinants of maternal health and survival. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also seeking nominations for the Mother and Newborn Information for Tracking Outcomes and Results (MONITOR) technical advisory group, which seeks to convene independent experts with extensive experience in measurement, monitoring and evaluation in the field of maternal and newborn health. The closing date for nominations is September 12, 2016…read more
Application of ICD-PM to preterm-related neonatal deaths in South Africa and United Kingdom
Posted onGiving a voice to millions: Developing the WHO application of ICD-10 to deaths during the perinatal period: ICD-PM
Posted onThe WHO application of ICD-10 to deaths during the perinatal period (ICD-PM): Results from pilot database testing in South Africa and United Kingdom
Posted onOptimising the International Classification of Diseases to identify the maternal condition in the case of perinatal death
Posted onStrategies Toward Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM) Under the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda
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Between 1990 and 2015, the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) decreased by 44% under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), from 385 to 216 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Despite this progress, we fell short of the MDG target of reducing the global MMR by 70%, and perhaps more importantly, huge inequalities persist both within and among countries. For example, as an aggregate figure, sub-Saharan Africa has by far the highest MMR at 546 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births while the average MMR in developed regions is just 12 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. The devastating consequences of maternal deaths extend not just to families but entire communities…read more
Promoting Respectful Maternity Care in Tanzania
Posted onDisrespect and abuse during childbirth has been observed and recorded all around the world. In addition to being a human rights violation, disrespect and abuse during childbirth discourages women who experience it from seeking health care in the future and ultimately results in poor health outcomes. As a result, a number of organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), have called for improved measurement, programs and advocacy addressing this global issue. With support from The John and Katie Hansen Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) established a research project to measure the prevalence of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Tanzania and Ethiopia and to develop effective interventions…read more