Events
New Applications for Existing Technologies to Improve Maternal Health
October 27, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Josh Nesbit, Alain Labrique, and David Aylward discuss the role of Information and Communication Technologies in the prevention of maternal mortality.
Improving Monitoring, Transparency, and Accountability for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
September 08, 2010 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Panelists discuss strategies for improving maternal health evaluation methods while balancing the interests of donors and beneficiaries during the seventh meeting of the Advancing Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health series.
The Impact of Maternal Mortality and Morbidity on Economic Development
July 29, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
The sixth meeting of the Advancing Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health Series addresses the economic impact of maternal mortality, and provides evidence of the need for increased investment in maternal health.
Improving Transportation and Referral for Maternal Health
May 20, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
As part of the Maternal Health Dialogue Series, experts discuss their experiences, and share lessons, challenges, and recommendations for improving transportation and referral for maternal health.
Family Planning in Fragile States: Overcoming Cultural and Financial Barriers
April 29, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
OB/GYNs from Nigeria, Pakistan, and Chad offer strategies to overcome the significant cultural and financial barriers facing family planning in fragile states.
Maternal and Newborn Health as a Priority for Strengthening Health Systems
March 08, 2010 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Experts discuss how prioritizing key maternal health indicators can improve health systems and support the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Human Resources for Maternal Health: Midwives, TBAs, and Task-Shifting
January 06, 2010 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
"Pregnancy is not a disease, a woman should not die of pregnancy…it doesn't need a new drug…it doesn't need research – we just need skilled workforce at different levels," argues Seble Frehywot of George Washington University, at the second event of the Advancing Policy Dialogue on Maternal Health Series.
Integrating HIV/AIDS and Maternal Health Services
December 03, 2009 // 11:00am — 1:00pm
Dr. Claudes Kamenga, Senior Director of Technical Support and Research Utilization, Family Health International; Michele Moloney-Kitts, Assistant Coordinator, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator; Harriet Birungi, Program Associate, Population Council-Kenya
Tackling the Biggest Maternal Killer: Progress and Challenges in Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage
November 20, 2009 // 8:00am — 4:00pm
Book Discussion: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
September 10, 2009 // 2:30pm — 4:00pm
Empowering women and girls will unleash "the greatest unexploited economic resource" and may be our best strategy for fighting poverty, claim co-authors Kristof and WuDunn.