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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...

The Black Mamas Matter toolkit is a resource for advocates who are concerned about the health and well-being of black women and girls. It takes a human rights based approach to maternal health, identifying the rights of pregnant and birthing parents and the corresponding role of government to ensure...

Overview Infections are responsible for about one fifth of the world’s annual 2.7 million neonatal deaths. In South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa about one quarter of all neonatal deaths are due to infections. Many sick infants only have non-specific signs, and thus are not recognized to have...

This toolkit provides a variety of resources that form a platform for strengthening policy makers, program managers and service providers' capacity to promote access to maternal, newborn and child heath care. Developed by the Peace Corps, the toolkit includes information on: pregnancy and birth...

The objective of this guidance is to issue evidence-based recommendations to facilitate universal access to key, effective maternal and newborn interventions through the optimization of health worker roles. These recommendations are intended for health policymakers, managers and other stakeholders...

WHO created a toolkit for lay health workers, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary nurse midwives, nurse, midwives, associate clinicians, advanced level associate clinicians, and non-specialized doctors to learn about various aspects of maternal and newborn health. Executive Summary In 2007, World Vision (WV...

This guide aims to: better define focus areas of response for direct humanitarian programming and advocacy in acute phase of an emergency build consistency around a discrete 'package' of effective MNCH and nutrition services delivered in an acute phase of a disaster provide a clear rationale for...

China released its national plan for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which translates each target of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into "action plans" for China. The national implementation plan reviews China’s experience and achievements in implementing the...