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Maternal health - United Nations Population Fund

(7 days ago) WebMaking motherhood safer is a top priority for UNFPA. UNFPA works at all levels to promote universal access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights, including by promoting international maternal health standards and providing guidance and support to health …

https://www.unfpa.org/maternal-health

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The Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund: A catalyst for …

(9 days ago) WebThe Maternal Health Thematic Fund occupies a unique position at the nexus of innovation, technology, policy and advocacy within UNFPA and across the ecosystem of maternal health actors. The fund strategically deploys approaches that kick-start or accelerate innovative solutions, driving sustainable progress towards universal …

https://www.unfpa.org/maternal-and-newborn-health-thematic-fund-catalyst-change

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New global targets to prevent maternal deaths

(6 days ago) WebToday the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNFPA launched five critical targets to help countries get back on track in reducing preventable maternal deaths, and for tracking progress against the Sustainable Development Goals.Globally, maternal mortality declined by more than a third from 2000 to 2017. Yet, tragically, an estimated …

https://www.who.int/news/item/05-10-2021-new-global-targets-to-prevent-maternal-deaths

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UNFPA ESARO Urgent call for country leadership and global …

(1 days ago) WebUNFPA is calling for US$ 210 million by 2028 for its Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund to catalyze national and global investments for high impact practices, expanded partnerships and empowered communities to dramatically reduce global maternal mortality and ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services. …

https://esaro.unfpa.org/en/news/urgent-call-country-leadership-and-global-solidarity-end-maternal-and-newborn-deaths-2030

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UN partnership set to prevent more than 140 million unintended

(8 days ago) WebSince 2007, the UNFPA Supplies programme has mobilized over US$1.8 billion. To date, contraceptive and maternal health commodities supplied by the programme had the potential to avert: 89 million unintended pregnancies, 227,000 maternal deaths; 1.4 million child deaths; and 26.8 million unsafe abortions.

https://www.unfpa.org/press/un-partnership-set-prevent-more-140-million-unintended-pregnancies-320-thousand-maternal-0

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UNFPA and CARE Announce Partnership to Improve Maternal …

(6 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C.—Leaders from UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, and CARE International announced today at the Women Deliver Conference an agreement to enhance collaboration on maternal health programs in more than 25 countries. This unique collaboration will bring together UNFPA’s effective work with …

https://www.unfpa.org/press/unfpa-and-care-announce-partnership-improve-maternal-health-globally

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UNFPA's Work - Safe Motherhood - USA for UNFPA

(6 days ago) WebEvery day, this amounts to 800 needless deaths. Nearly all of these deaths are preventable. While maternal deaths happen in every country and every community, the vast majority occur among women in developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia, and more than half occur in humanitarian settings. When mothers die, …

https://www.usaforunfpa.org/unfpas-work/maternal-health/

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Mid-term evaluation of the Maternal and Newborn Health …

(3 days ago) WebThe Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) is a key contributor to the UNFPA presence and leadership of maternal health at the global level. The MHTF was established in 2008, and this evaluation covers its third phase from 2018 to 2022.

https://www.unfpa.org/mid-term-evaluation-maternal-and-newborn-health-thematic-fund-phase-iii-2018-2022

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UNFPA ESARO Maternal health

(7 days ago) WebMaternal health. About 800 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, according to recent data. This is about one woman every two minutes. For every woman who dies, between 20 and 30 will experience injuries, infections or disabilities. Most of these deaths and injuries are entirely preventable.

https://countryoffice.unfpa.org/en/topics/maternal-health

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Maternal Health of Women and Girls of African Descent in the …

(3 days ago) Webmaternal health outcomes faced by Afrodescendant women and girls. As we approach the end of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024), there is an urgency to act to address the adverse maternal health outcomes for Afrodescendant women and girls. Afrodescendants in the Americas In 2015, there were approximately …

https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/UNFPA-Factsheet_MaternalHealthWGAD.pdf

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UNFPA ESARO Maternal mental health matters! Let’s act now

(3 days ago) WebPerinatal mental health problems are associated with increased physical illness and higher mortality among women and children, according to the UNFPA report Emerging Issues - Mental, Sexual, and Reproductive Health. Mental health problems are associated with risky sexual behaviour and substance abuse, which can lead to …

https://countryoffice.unfpa.org/en/news/maternal-mental-health-matters-lets-act-now

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Black Maternal Health: New Jersey demands justice - Bergen Record

(3 days ago) WebOur state, which ranks 47th in maternal deaths, sees an average of 37 women die out of every 100,000 live births, compared to 16 nationally. For women and babies of color, the statistics are even

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2021/05/21/black-maternal-health-new-jersey-demands-justice/5182778001/

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Houlahan Moves to Restore Funding to UNFPA and Re-Honor U.S.

(7 days ago) Web“UNFPA provides critical reproductive health care for millions of people around the globe, including preventing maternal deaths,” said Congresswoman Lee. “As our global health systems are strained from the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to restore US support for UNFPA and increase resources for reproductive health is greater than ever.

https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2159

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The long-term effect of the maternal and infant health act on the …

(6 days ago) WebWe study the long-term effects of the Maternal and Infant Health Act (MIHA) on the human capital of adolescents in China. We exploit the variation in the availability of the intervention created by the cut-off date of the implementation of the MIHA and estimate a RD-DID model. We find no significant treatment effects on education or health

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13504851.2024.2351169

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Ahead of Mother’s Day, Warren and Lawmakers Reintroduce …

(6 days ago) WebIn August 2020, Senator Warren and Representative Underwood introduced the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to improve research and data collection, safeguard the health of pregnant and postpartum individuals, and dedicate resources to combat the maternal mortality and morbidity crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ahead-of-mothers-day-warren-and-lawmakers-reintroduce-mamas-first-act-to-combat-maternal-health-crisis

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UNFPA EECA Maternal Health

(5 days ago) WebAcross the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, the degree of maternal health varies greatly, both between and within countries. UNFPA concentrates support for maternal health mainly to Central Asia, as well as selected Eastern European countries, where the need is greatest. Substantial progress has been achieved in the region to reduce …

https://eeca.unfpa.org/en/node/9633

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UNFPA Bangladesh Getting to Zero Maternal Death: …

(2 days ago) WebBangladesh, therefore, has taken the initiative to enact a maternal health protection act for the country. Due to the consistent advocacy of UNFPA with policymakers, for the first time, the maternal health subcommittee of Bangladesh Parliament raised the immediate need for a maternal health protection act in a meeting on 30 August 2016.

https://bangladesh.unfpa.org/en/news/getting-zero-maternal-death-bangladeshs-journey-towards-ensuring-maternal-health-protection-act

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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis

(8 days ago) Web“America’s ongoing maternal health crisis magnifies the need for federal interventions that can save lives. The Mamas First Act is an important effort because it will expand access to providers who can offer emotional and physical support during and after the birthing process – comprehensive beyond the hospital setting where nearly all U

https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-address-maternal-health-crisis-expand-coverage-of-doula-care

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UNFPA supports safe births in the Republic of Moldova

(6 days ago) WebThe United Nations Population Fund promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights, and works to create a world where every pregnancy is wanted and every birth is safe. UNFPA stands alongside the national health system of the Republic of Moldova to achieve new milestones in maternal health, ensuring safe births and …

https://moldova.un.org/en/268198-unfpa-supports-safe-births-republic-moldova

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Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on …

(4 days ago) WebMidwives: Heroes on the front lines of the global climate crisis. Right now, around the world, millions of lives are in the hands of midwives. Whether they are wading through flood waters to reach pregnant women or delivering babies amid the rubble of an earthquake, midwives are the unsung heroes of community health services.Thanks to …

https://haiti.unfpa.org/en/news/statement-unfpa-executive-director-dr-natalia-kanem-international-day-midwife-2024

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UNFPA Yemen Between conflict and climate crises, midwives …

(6 days ago) WebWith funding from the European Union, UNFPA refurbished the Shahir health centre in 2021 with medicine and supplies, and supported training sessions for health workers. Maternal mortality rates in the area have since dropped, as dozens of trained midwives now offer a comprehensive range of services – from maternal health to …

https://yemen.unfpa.org/en/news/between-conflict-and-climate-crises-midwives-deliver-hope-mothers-and-newborns-yemen

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UNFPA Arabstates Midwives save lives, no matter what

(1 days ago) WebMidwives are the heroes of millions of stories. As providers of culturally sensitive health care, leaders in their communities and emergency responders in times of crisis, midwives are courageous and indispensable. When disasters strike, midwives save lives. They are often the first responders for women, representing the most effective way to avoid …

https://arabstates.unfpa.org/en/midwives-save-lives-no-matter-what-asro

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UNFPA Tanzania Life Starts in the Hands of a Midwife!

(Just Now) WebSaid Ms. Melissa Mc-Neil Barrett, Deputy Representative – Officer-In-charge, UNFPA in the United Republic of Tanzania. The government continues to improve key maternal and child health interventions to increase their impact and provide better maternal and child health outcomes. Happy International Day of the Midwife! …

https://tanzania.unfpa.org/en/news/life-starts-hands-midwife

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Maternal health - UNFPA Administrative Agent

(6 days ago) WebMaking motherhood safer is a top priority for UNFPA. UNFPA works at all levels to promote universal access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights, including by promoting international maternal health standards and providing guidance and support to health systems.. UNFPA-supported programmes emphasize capacity …

https://aa.unfpa.org/maternal-health

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U.S. Senators Introduce the Mamas First Act to Address Maternal …

(5 days ago) WebThe Mamas First Act is designed to confirm that no mother feels unsupported during childbirth. As Senator Casey elaborated, “This legislation will help address the maternal health crisis in this

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/us-senators-introduce-the-mamas-first-act-to-address-maternal-mortality-crisis-through-expanded-medicaid/ar-BB1mafL2

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Department of Health New Jersey Maternal Data Center

(1 days ago) WebThe Department of Health is committed to using research, data, and state-wide outreach collaboratives to end preventable morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in New Jersey maternity care and to improve health outcomes for mothers. On this site, you will find: The most recent maternal data; Information about state services and resources

https://nj.gov/health/maternal/

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NATIONAL POST: Project Coordinator, Nepal, SB4 [4 Positions]

(2 days ago) WebMaternal Health; Humanitarian development nexus; Population dynamics and data The Constitution of Nepal 2015 and the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Rights Act 2018 protects the sexual and reproductive health rights and choices of women and girls. However, Nepal has one of the highest ratios of maternal deaths in the region (151 per

https://nepal.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/national-post-project-coordinator-nepal-sb4-4-positions

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Casey, colleagues eye maternal health crisis - Altoona Mirror

(8 days ago) WebCasey, colleagues eye maternal health crisis Mamas First Act expands Medicaid to include doula, midwifery care Local News. May 11, 2024

https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2024/05/casey-colleagues-eye-maternal-health-crisis/

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UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic International …

(7 days ago) WebUNFPA Lao PDR is looking for a qualified international consultant for a short term consultancy to elaborate a concise tool/guide on: Male Engagement in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health. Contract Type: Consultant Nationality: International Duration: 15 Days during the period of: 25 May to 25 August 2024 Duty …

https://lao.unfpa.org/en/vacancies/international-consultant-srh-guidelines-healthcare-providers-focus-male-engagement

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Department of Health Maternal and Child Health

(4 days ago) WebMaternal and Child Health Consortia (MCHC) The MCHC are non-profit partners that engage in various activities that work closely with the Department of Health to promote quality health services in New Jersey. You'll find our MCHC partners mentioned throughout the Maternal and Child Health site. Learn More. This is the Maternal and …

https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/

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