New Resources Online from Global Alliance for Maternal Mental Health
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Earlier this month, the Global Alliance for Maternal Mental Health—comprising 13 international agencies—launched a new website related to improving the mental health of women during pregnancy and the postnatal period. This new online platform is full of resources, including videos of women sharing their real-life stories in their own words…read more
Strengthening Health Systems Improves Health Care for Women, Children and Youth
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“We cannot achieve our goals of ending maternal and child deaths without addressing critical health system barriers around the world,” said Grace Chee of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s flagship Maternal and Child Survival Program at a recent Wilson Center event. To improve the lives of mothers and children, health workers must address the underlying causes of poor health outcomes, including systemic weaknesses in health care governance, financing and human resources…read more
The impact of reclassifying suicides in pregnancy and postnatal period on maternal mortality ratios
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Posted onMaternal Health Progress in Post-Conflict Timor-Leste
Posted onTimor-Leste should be applauded for its progress in maternal health over the last decade-and-a-half, serving as an inspiring model for other low-income, post-conflict countries to follow. A substantial amount of work remains for Timor-Leste to achieve the maternal mortality targets under the Sustainable Development Goals, but it is clear that the country is on the path to success…read more
Creating Sustainable Green Energy Solutions for Maternal and Newborn Health in Kenya
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Access to efficient modern energy is a critical enabler for essential maternal and newborn health care services, especially during emergencies. Yet a review of 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa found that only 28% of health facilities and 34% of hospitals had reliable access to electricity. Such is the case for Kenya, where power outages can last up to several weeks in some locations…read more