Governments can prevent tragic death toll of mothers and babies

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Governments could substantially reduce the tragic death toll of infants and mothers by making postnatal care services more accessible – especially to impoverished and poorly educated women in rural areas, according to a study.

India bets on mobiles in battle on maternal, child deaths

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“These are the most cost-effective health interventions,” said Jhalani, the supervisor of the project, named ‘Kilkari,’ or “Baby’s Gurgle”, which will tailor its recorded messages to individual stages of pregnancy or the age of a newborn.

A Call To Action – Investing In Reproductive Health Saves Lives And Money

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Women and girls who are able to plan their births and stay healthy are better able to complete their education, participate more fully and productively in the labour force, accumulate higher household savings, and raise healthier and better educated children.

Low- and middle-income countries health care providers’ views on stillbirth care

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The intent of this stillbirths survey is to address experiences of midwives. obstetricians/gynaecologists, and nurses working in health facilities who are involved in the care of families who experience a stillbirth.

How Far With Nigeria’s Call to Action On Newborn Health?

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New op-ed by Dr. Aminu Magashi highlights the policies guiding maternal and newborn health in Nigeria.

Global health partnership has saved 2.4 million women and children since 2010, says UN chief

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said preventable deaths of women and children could be ended “within a generation,” with political commitment an increase in innovative financing and strong partnership.

A $20 gadget that can save 70,000 mothers a year

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Using a simple traffic-light system, it can also alert healthcare workers in rural communities when a pregnant woman’s blood pressure is dangerously high – ensuring that she can be moved to hospital for life-saving care.

Kenya’s First Lady explains why Beyond Zero

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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta’s motivation in her Beyond Zero campaign is to ensure that no woman or child will die due to lack of maternal services.

Philippines: Midwife feels ‘Unang Yakap’ gains

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EINC is a set of evidence-based practices recommended by the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Health Insurance Corp. and the WHO as the standard of care in all births by skilled attendants in all government and private settings.

Director-General of Ghana Health Service Calls for More Efforts at Community Level

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Dr Appiah-Denkyirah said figures recorded in maternal and neonatal deaths were unacceptable and therefore health management teams from the zonal to the national level must scale up strategies to make the CHPS centres functional.