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Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: The procurement, supply chain, and use of magnesium sulfate is complicated by multiple product formulations that require different dilution processes to be…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: Incomplete abortion is a global maternal health challenge and its complications contribute significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria and other…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: PPTCT programs in India mainly focus on prong 3 i.e. providing antiretroviral prophylaxis for prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child. However,…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: In addressing maternal and newborn mortality, a lot of initiatives have been put in place to encourage women access quality health services from the health…

Often seen as a public health concern, the issue of maternal mortality and morbidity must also be understood as a matter of human rights. International human rights treaties have clarified States’ obligations in relation to maternal mortality and…