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Maternal Health

Generating Political Priority for Maternal Mortality Reduction in 5 Developin…

Abstract This study consists of case studies of maternal mortality in Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria. Although maternal mortality is recognized as a global problem, there is still a lack of governmental response. This study seeks to answer a couple essential questions: "to what...
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Maternal Health

Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries: A Threat to the Millennium Develo…

Background: Maternal mortality has for long been a serious problem that is engulfing the lives of many childbearing (pregnant) women mostly in the developing countries as a result of many contributory factors. Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5 focuses on improving maternal health, with target 6...
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Maternal Health

Quality maternity care for every woman, everywhere: a call to action…

Summary To improve maternal health requires action to ensure quality maternal health care for all women and girls, and to guarantee access to care for those outside the system. In this paper, we highlight some of the most pressing issues in maternal health and ask: what steps can be taken in the...
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Lessons from the State Nutrition Missions of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh…

This brief documents the work of the State Nutrition Missions in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, identifying lessons learned and policy recommendations moving forward. Results for Development partnered with Amaltas Consulting and UNICEF-India to deliver this brief. Background India is home to about a...
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WASH and Maternal and Newborn Health…

Summary Due to the multiple pathways through which poor access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) may adversely impact maternal and newborn health (MNH) outcomes, the time to act has arrived. This briefing paper documents the state of the evidence on WASH and MNH and the Sanitation and Hygiene...
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Family Planning Must Be Part of the Humanitarian Response in Africa's Conflic…

Worldwide, nearly 800 women die every day due to mostly preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. More than half of these deaths occur in fragile states torn by armed conflict and generalized violence. For women living in sub-Saharan Africa, the adult lifetime risk of maternal...
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Maternal Health

Impact of Conditional Cash Transfers on Maternal and Newborn Health…

Abstract Maternal and newborn health is a high priority for global health and is included among the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, the slow decline in maternal and newborn mortality jeopardizes MDG achievements; according to UNICEF, 60 million women give birth outside of health...
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Maternal Health

Maternal Health: Investing in the Lifeline of Healthy Societies and Economies…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One woman dies per minute in childbirth around the globe. Almost half of these deaths occur in SubSaharan Africa. Despite the progress made in many countries in increasing the availability of maternal healthcare, the majority of women across Africa remain without full access to...
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