Has the time finally come for building robust community health systems – supported by empowered and engaged communities – as a foundation of effective health systems? […]
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Nigeria Commits to Scaling Up Use of Antiseptic Gel to Reduce Newborn Deaths
Affordable and easy to use, chlorhexidine gel, when applied to babies’ umbilical cords, prevents infections and saves lives. […]
Real life super women: Transforming maternal & newborn health in Liberia
This International Women’s Day, find out how Liberian women are improving health in rural and undeveloped Grand Bassa County. […]
Family Planning is Key to UN Sustainable Development Goals
Investing in family planning can reduce maternal and child mortality by more than a quarter in the global south. […]
March 14: Institutionalizing Community Health Conference Twitter Chat
Let’s raise awareness about the necessity of community health in reaching those not currently accessing key health services. […]
March 2: Webinar on Kangaroo Mother Care and Preterm Babies
Speakers will stress the importance of follow-up for KMC and preterm babies to go beyond survival to optimize quality of life. […]
No need for referral: Malagasy Doctor Manages Emergency Thanks to MCSP Training
“Before we received the training from MCSP, we had to refer every complicated case,” Dr. Rakotoarison said. […]
Looking to invest in health? Here’s how to get the biggest bang for your buck
Every dollar spent on vaccines brings a 16-fold return on investment — and up to $44 for every dollar if broader benefits are taken into account. […]
“I realized I was losing her”: A Rwandan midwife uses new skills to save a mother’s life
Mother of five survives life-threatening complications thanks to the quick actions of an MCSP-trained midwife. […]
Skills Labs in Ghana’s Midwifery Schools Improve Confidence of Trainers and Students
MCSP plans to reach all midwifery and community health nursing schools in the country by 2019 with refurbished labs – prototype clinical settings populated with humanistic anatomical models. […]
