Archive: May 2015

High rates of maternal mortality in many parts of northern India persist owing to an inadequately equipped public health system compounded by disrespectful and negligent treatment of poor women. The Government of India has instituted several measures to…

By: Betsy McCallon, Executive Director, White Ribbon Alliance I am very excited to announce the launch of Strategies Toward Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM), an effort that was led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and to which White…

This post is the first in our new blog series, "Social accountability and community mobilization for maternal health," hosted with COPASAH and the Centre for Health and Social Justice (CHSJ). From holding governments accountable with legislation for…

Next week at the 68th World Health Assembly, the Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM) Working Group — led by WHO in partnership with Family Care International (FCI), the Maternal Health Task Force, UNICEF, UNFPA, USAID, the Maternal Child…

We are excited to present a new feature on the MHTF website: the organizations search. We have created a database of maternal health organizations to help foster connections and build partnerships between groups working on similar issues. There are…

By: Professor Kumar Devadutta, School of Computer Engineering, KIIT University This post describes the process of implementing RHCLMIS, a web and mobile application for automating RH supplies for the Health Department in Odisha in India. Innovadors Lab,…

An event at the 68th World Health Assembly will showcase a combined strategic approach using the EPMM and ENAP frameworks to accelerate progress, and feature examples from country champions of successful models of integration at national policy and…

By: Saundra Pelletier, CEO, Woman Care Global & Evofem I am thrilled to have a discussion about the need for better metrics and measurement for establishing best practices on correct use of maternal health supplies. As organizations focus on global…

Ten more new jobs and one conference scholarship to explore as you navigate your way through a career committed to maternal health. Jobs & fellowships Program Manager: D-tree International, Zanzibar Advisor for Private Sector…

By: Saundra Pelletier, CEO, Woman Care Global & Evofem In my experience, the problem with talking about supply chains is that no one really wants to have a discussion about the unsexy topic of consistent, self-sufficient distribution. Things like…