Despite a significant drop in newborn deaths in the LAC region, tremendous inequities remain. We examine what’s needed to meet the needs of neglected communities still lacking access to high-quality care. […]
Category: Blog
Want to save 3 million lives? Improve quality of care at birth
Did you know that the majority of maternal and newborn deaths happen after childbirth? And nearly all occur in developing countries? […]
Scaling up Malaria in Pregnancy Interventions to Improve Maternal and Child Health
As the Global Maternal and Newborn Health Conference sets to begin, we examine the theme of integration in the context of preventing and treating malaria. […]
Four Ways Addressing Gender Makes Maternal and Child Health Programs More Effective
Raising the status of women and girls makes a more stable world — and these investments are modest in relation to the dramatic returns they yield. […]
Making the Sustainable Development Goals a Reality: Five Things We Need To Know
As these 15-year objectives are pending adoption by the United Nations this month, we are already asking: What countries are most likely to achieve them? […]
WHO Misoprostol Approval Means Lifesaving Treatment for Women in Low-resource Settings
Uterotonic drug gives health care workers one more tool in their arsenal to fight excessive bleeding after birth, the leading cause of maternal death. […]
From launch to saving lives: what does it take to introduce new vaccines?
To be successful, it must involve local and national government, as well as the communities being served. And remember: the launch ceremony is only the start of a vaccine’s roll out. […]
In Kenya, Encouraging Breastfeeding at the Community Level is Saving Lives
This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate the health interventions that has the greatest potential impact on child survival – and doesn’t cost a dime. […]
Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Federal Compliance
“Going local” is an increasingly popular notion. But what does it mean for those of us in development? And how can we best support CSOs in securing much needed funds? […]
We are all in this together: Removing barriers to family planning access
This World Population Day – from Colorado to Thailand – MCSP revisits the family planning messages all girls should receive. We must combat early marriage, gender inequities, and lack of access to reach the 222 million women in need. […]
