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Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: The most recent Demographic Health Survey (2008/9) showed a neonatal mortality rate (NMR) of 24/1000 live births and a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 498 per…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: In Nepal there are incidences of disrespect and abuse in both private and government health facilities. To address the problem, Safe Motherhood Network Federation…

In recent years, Nepal has implemented a variety of programs to improve access to and quality of PNC in the country. While these programs have been implemented by a variety of agencies, most have been run in partnership with the Government of Nepal and…

This is a presentation from USAID on Setting a Target for Maternal mortality. The outline of the presentation is: What is the MMR—definition and data issues  Assessing plausible targets for MM reduction Historical trends in MMR Absolute target for…

This publication presents stories from three countries — Bangladesh, Nepal, and Zambia — that offer both inspiration and guidance for others seeking to expand access to misoprostol, and highlight the essential role of national-level commitment and…