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By: Elnaz Guivatchian MPH MD(c), Elnaz earned her MPH in Health Promotion from the University of Southern California and is currently a second-year medical student at Wayne State University.; Lara Rostomian MS MD(c), Associate Director of the Maternal…

We are excited to announce the keynote speakers for the Global Maternal Health Symposium! Please join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Maternal Health Task Force, showcase achievements in global maternal health and chart a course forward for…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: High levels of antenatal care (ANC) coverage are necessary but not sufficient to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is also crucial that…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: The reduction of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Mexico is short of achieving MDG-5.1 set at 22.3 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births; MMR in 2012 was 42.7,…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Methods: In a comprehensive, systematic assessment of RMNCH over the last decade, data from 11 nationally representative surveys on population health, nutrition,…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Countries with human resource shortages are increasingly looking for innovative approaches to get high quality, life-saving Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Performance-based financing (PBF) has received considerable attention from low and middle income country governments and development partners in recent years. PBF…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Disrespect and abuse (D&A) during facility-based childbirth weakens trust in the health system and affects willingness to deliver in facilities. Little is…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: It is increasingly recognized that improving interpersonal care is a fundamental component of ensuring maternal and newborn survival. Pregnant women often…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Monitoring progress during implementation of results based financing (RBF) programs has oftentimes been curtailed by weak RHIS. Delays that normally plague…