The Lancet has published a special issue, focused on maternal health, that comes just before the third Women Deliver conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This exciting issue includes several studies and comments that examine the critical factors … Continue reading →
Despite encouraging progress, coverage of malaria control efforts among pregnant women remains low. Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) continues to be a substantial contributor to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in malaria-endemic regions. The interventions that comprise the World Health Organization’s (WHO) … Continue reading →
Guest post by Fistula Care. With just 1 midwife for every 1000 live births, Sierra Leone needs a twelve-fold increase in its midwifery workforce to ensure full coverage of maternal and newborn health services. It is tempting to focus exclusively … Continue reading →
On May 12th, NPR ran a story, C-Sections Deliver Cachet For Wealthy Brazilian Women, that explores the extraordinary numbers of Cesarean deliveries occurring in Brazil. The author discusses various factors that might be contributing to the issue: To what extent … Continue reading →
This year, as the family health team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation undertakes its annual strategy review, its members are contributing to the Family Health Check Up blog series. In the post introducing the series, Gary Darmstadt, the Foundation’s Director … Continue reading →
Guest post by Kate Leisner, Communications Specialist, WAHA International Dignified healthcare hinges upon community involvement at every level. That is why Women and Health Alliance (WAHA) International is working to make sure that the rural communities of Ethiopia are playing … Continue reading →
Guest post by Samantha Lattof, MHTF Senior Research and Evaluation Manager Happy World Malaria Day! This year, we’re celebrating the theme “Invest in the future. Defeat malaria.” Over the past year, there have been many important research findings and new publications … Continue reading →
Guest post by Arlene Samen APRN, Founder and CEO, One Heart World-Wide The integration of modern medicine into traditional systems can be challenging. One Heart World-Wide (OHW) works with the Tarahumara populations of the Canyon in Northern Mexico. The Tarahumara are … Continue reading →
Guest post by Samantha Lattof, MHTF Senior Research and Evaluation Manager Coverage of malaria prevention, screening, and treatment among pregnant women remains low in many places in sub-Saharan Africa, despite clear evidence of effective interventions and significant investment in this … Continue reading →
Guest post by Charity Ndwiga, Program Officer, Population Council Women deserve to receive high-quality care and support during pregnancy and childbirth, which can be times of intense vulnerability for them. When women give birth with the assistance of skilled professionals at … Continue reading →
The posts on this blog do not necessarily reflect the views of the Maternal Health Task Force. Our objective is to provide a platform for our Editorial Committee and other experts to post a myriad of data and evidence, as well as opinions/views that exist in the field which will contribute to expanding the maternal health dialogue.
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The Lancet publishes a special issue to coincide with the upcoming Women Deliver conference
Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kate Mitchell
The Lancet has published a special issue, focused on maternal health, that comes just before the third Women Deliver conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This exciting issue includes several studies and comments that examine the critical factors … Continue reading →
Highlights from the Malaria in Pregnancy Working Group’s annual meeting
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Samantha Lattof
Despite encouraging progress, coverage of malaria control efforts among pregnant women remains low. Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) continues to be a substantial contributor to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in malaria-endemic regions. The interventions that comprise the World Health Organization’s (WHO) … Continue reading →
Investing in Midwifery to Ensure Respectful Maternity Care at the Aberdeen Women’s Centre
Posted on May 15, 2013 by Sarah Blake
Guest post by Fistula Care. With just 1 midwife for every 1000 live births, Sierra Leone needs a twelve-fold increase in its midwifery workforce to ensure full coverage of maternal and newborn health services. It is tempting to focus exclusively … Continue reading →
Brazil has one of the world’s highest rates of Cesarean births, NPR reports
Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kate Mitchell
On May 12th, NPR ran a story, C-Sections Deliver Cachet For Wealthy Brazilian Women, that explores the extraordinary numbers of Cesarean deliveries occurring in Brazil. The author discusses various factors that might be contributing to the issue: To what extent … Continue reading →
Gates Foundation reflects in “Family Health Checkup” blog series
Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sarah Blake
This year, as the family health team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation undertakes its annual strategy review, its members are contributing to the Family Health Check Up blog series. In the post introducing the series, Gary Darmstadt, the Foundation’s Director … Continue reading →
Achieving respectful healthcare through education and awareness in Ethiopia
Posted on April 29, 2013 by Sarah Blake
Guest post by Kate Leisner, Communications Specialist, WAHA International Dignified healthcare hinges upon community involvement at every level. That is why Women and Health Alliance (WAHA) International is working to make sure that the rural communities of Ethiopia are playing … Continue reading →
For World Malaria Day: The 5 most buzzworthy things we’ve learned about malaria in pregnancy this year
Posted on April 25, 2013 by Sarah Blake
Guest post by Samantha Lattof, MHTF Senior Research and Evaluation Manager Happy World Malaria Day! This year, we’re celebrating the theme “Invest in the future. Defeat malaria.” Over the past year, there have been many important research findings and new publications … Continue reading →
Cultural sensitivity training for maternal health providers
Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sarah Blake
Guest post by Arlene Samen APRN, Founder and CEO, One Heart World-Wide The integration of modern medicine into traditional systems can be challenging. One Heart World-Wide (OHW) works with the Tarahumara populations of the Canyon in Northern Mexico. The Tarahumara are … Continue reading →
Looking back and looking forward: malaria in pregnancy and the MHTF
Posted on April 22, 2013 by Sarah Blake
Guest post by Samantha Lattof, MHTF Senior Research and Evaluation Manager Coverage of malaria prevention, screening, and treatment among pregnant women remains low in many places in sub-Saharan Africa, despite clear evidence of effective interventions and significant investment in this … Continue reading →
Investing in health systems and providers = investing in women
Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sarah Blake
Guest post by Charity Ndwiga, Program Officer, Population Council Women deserve to receive high-quality care and support during pregnancy and childbirth, which can be times of intense vulnerability for them. When women give birth with the assistance of skilled professionals at … Continue reading →
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