Jul
02

A different worldview: Caesarean sections and supports for moms-to-be save lives

 While experts in many countries such as Canada are cautioning against the rising caesarean (C-section) delivery rate, increasing the rate of caesarean delivery remains a priority in Africa.

Continue reading
Jul
02

Women in Iringa teach about reproductive health (Wanawake Iringa watoa elimu kuhusu afya ya uzazi)

Makala ya Wanawake na Maendeleo, safari hii inaangazia kikundi cha wanawake kiitwacho IMCHA mkoani Iringa. Je juhudi zao katika kuboresha maisha ya wanawake ni zipi? Na zimepiga hatua kwa kiwango gani? Kwa mengi zaidi, ungana na Anuary Mkama.

Continue reading
May
13

Uganda Situational Analysis Report 2017

Introduction This document highlights information derived from a context mapping report which indicates findings relevant to the successful implementation of Maternal, New Born and Child Health (MNCH) work in Uganda.

Continue reading
May
13

Tanzania Situational Analysis Report 2017

The MNCH context mapping exercise conducted in 2016 provided a better understanding of the policymaking process in Tanzania, existing policies on Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) as well as opportunities available for the Implementing Research Teams (IRTs) and the Eastern Africa - Health Policy and Research organization (EA-HPRO) in creating awareness on IMCHA research as well as informing policy action.

Continue reading
May
13

Malawi Situational Analysis Report 2017

Continue reading
May
13

Ethiopia Situational Analysis Report 2017

The MNCH context mapping exercise conducted in 2016 provided a better understanding of the policymaking process in Ethiopia, existing policies on Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) as well as opportunities available for the Implementing Research Teams (IRTs) and the Eastern Africa - Health Policy and Research organization (EA-HPRO) in creating awareness on IMCHA research as well as informing policy action.

Continue reading
Apr
08

Policy Brief: Improving Quality of Care in Malawi’s Public Sector Maternal Health Services

Tags:
Apr
08

Ethical Considerations in Knowledge Translation and Implementation Research

Dawson, A. and Y. Paul (2006). "Mass public health programmes and the obligations of sponsoring and participating organisations." Journal of medical ethics 32(10): 580-583.  http://jme.bmj.com/content/32/10/580.shortNixon, S. and L. Forman (2008). "Exploring synergies between human rights and public health ethics: A whole greater than the sum of its parts." BMC International Health and Human Rights 8(1): 2. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186%2F1472-698X-8-2Dawson, A. J. (2015). "Ebola: what it tells us about medical ethics." Journal of medical ethics 41(1): 107-110.  http://jme.bmj.com/content/41/1/107.full?sid=d38806d7-a7b9-407e-b46a-c659a74559e4
Apr
08

Setting Standards for Evaluation and Monitoring in IMCHA

Neufeld, V., Cole, D.C., Boyd, A., Njelesani, D., Bates, I., and S.R. Hanney (2014). Perspectives on Evaluating Global Health Research for Development: A Background Paper. Taking stock of current practice and ways to improve it.  http://www.ccghr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/EGHR4D-final-paper.pdf
Apr
08

Innovations in MNCH Research

Say, L., et al. (2014). "Global causes of maternal death: a WHO systematic analysis." The Lancet Global Health 2(6): e323-e333.  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X1470227XWorld Health, O. (2014). "Trends in maternal mortality: 1990 to 2013. Estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, The World Bank and the United Nations Population Division." World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.  http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/monitoring/maternal-mortality-2013/en/McCoy, D., et al. (2010). "Maternal, neonatal and child health interventions and services: moving from knowledge of what works to systems that deliver." International Health 2(2): 87-98. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876341310000240The World Bank. (2014). The evolution of programs designed to increase utilization of skilled birth attendance in Nigeria. Science of Delivery Case Study. Washington Dc

Please publish modules in offcanvas position.