After two miscarriages, a young mother delivers a healthy baby boy thanks to advice from an MCSP-trained community health worker. […]
Category: Impact
In Tanzania, First Responders are Stopping Malaria at the Community Level
MCSP is equipping hundreds of health providers in the country’s Mara and Kagera regions with malaria in pregnancy skills. […]
In Ethiopia, Respectful Maternity Care is Increasing Facility Births
“The midwife called me by name and encouraged me to express my feelings and ask questions,” a new mother said. […]
Extended Health Services Vital to Remote Communities in Namibia
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Celebrating the Clean Household Approach
This Global Handwashing Day, MCSP is focusing on a simple act that saves lives: handwashing with soap. […]
MCSP’s Olivia Vélez Featured by Johns Hopkins in “Women of Digital Health” Series
Our Senior mHealth Advisor shares her thoughts on emerging technologies, the long-term impacts of mHealth in communities, and how MCSP is helping countries to integrate mHealth into health systems in an equitable manner. […]
We Must Accelerate IPTp Uptake and Anemia Prevention to Save Mothers and Infants
Women need to consume more folate when they are pregnant, but how much do they need? And can they consume too much? Two new advocacy documents address these questions. […]
Saving Women’s Lives Means Involving Men
This Father’s Day, we ask men everywhere to help the women in their lives make informed choices about seeking care. View our related photo essay. […]
