Until recently, Impalila Island was cut off from even the most basic health services. Thanks to a national Health Extension Program, and MCSP support, this is no longer the case. […]
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Walking the Talk: Three Keys to Ending Vaccine-preventable Deaths
For the public health community, this week’s historical conference on immunization in Africa must be a watershed moment for reaching those most in need. […]
MCSP Director co-authors blog: “Where are Mothers and Newborns in the Post-2015 Era?”
Convening partners of the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference discuss a “historic opportunity to build on progress.” […]
What works: Equitable access to routine immunization and integrated child survival interventions
A first-ever workshop of its kind attracts 140 participants with a clear but mighty goal: to increase coverage of immunization and child survival interventions. […]
Global Commitments, Local Actions: Postpartum Family Planning Champions Deliver
As the International Conference on Family Planning gets underway, we hear how local actions are positively disrupting the status quo for women and girls. […]
In Mozambique, Strong Community and Facility Linkages Improve Antenatal Care and Delivery Services
With support from MCHIP and MCSP, more than 10,000 women have given birth safely at Matola II Health Center since April 2011. […]
January 21st event: Strong Health Systems Support Healthy Families
Join us for a discussion on the impact and importance of health systems strengthening in advancing maternal, newborn and child survival around the world. […]
From Chiang Mai to Mexico City to Nusa Dua: Family Planning is Key to Saving Lives
As we get set for the International Conference on Family Planning this month, we’re focused on a critical time when the needs of many women and girls is often underestimated: after the birth of a child. […]
Bringing Newborn Care Closer to Communities in Ethiopia
“The training I was given has really enabled me to serve the community better,” said Rahmete, a midwife who now confidently treats young children with possible serious bacterial infections in southwestern Ethiopia. […]
Restoring Confidence in a Challenged Health System: MCSP in Liberia
Hopes are high as the Program formally launches in this West African country, where Ebola Virus Disease left less than half of health facilities still functioning. […]
