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. […]
Category: Happenings
USAID Celebrates Progress on Maternal and Child Survival in Rwanda
As one of the Agency’s 24 priority countries for ending preventable child and maternal deaths, Rwanda receives support through programs in health, economic development, education, and governance. […]
Celebrate World Prematurity Day with MCSP on November 17th
The Every Preemie program invites you to celebrate the partnerships and initiatives targeting preterm birth and hear how we are working to end the number one killer of children under five. […]
Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference Begins in Mexico City
The first major meeting of experts since launch of the Sustainable Development Goals highlights need for quality, equity and integration of health services for women and newborns. […]
Midwifery and Nursing Tutors in Ghana Schooled on Infection Prevention and Control
Dozens of tutors from 28 midwifery and nursing training schools in Ghana have undergone skills and knowledge training on infection prevention and control. […]
Thinking Outside the “Family Planning Box” to Ensure No Missed Opportunities
Participants at the Accelerating Access to PPFP Meeting left with innovative action plans and a renewed commitment to reaching overlooked populations. […]
ORB: A Groundbreaking, Online Global Library for Training Frontline Health Workers
Today, mPowering Frontline Health Workers launched an online content platform that will play a major role in improving the performance of hundreds of thousands of frontline health workers. […]
Delivering for Mothers and Newborns: Ending Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths
As two critical reports launch at the 68th World Health Assembly, Global Health NOW highlights MCSP work to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. […]
Video: Dr. Koki Agarwal on “Enhancing U.S. Engagement on Maternal and Child Health”
MCSP Director discusses U.S. policy options to advance maternal, neonatal and child health in Sub-Saharan Africa at an event hosted by the office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. […]
ENAP Progress Report, Strategies toward EPMM launch at 68th World Health Assembly
Press release: Countries taking bold steps to end preventable newborn deaths within a generation, and framework for ending maternal mortality released. […]