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Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Maternal health in Afghanistan : improving health and strengthening society

Coleman, Isobel and Tzemach Lemmon, Gayle | cop. 2011
  • Author(s): Coleman, Isobel and Tzemach Lemmon, Gayle
  • Publisher: Council on foreign relations (CFR)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: maternal and child health, maternal mortality, community participation, maternal health services, afghanistan
The authors argue that continued investment in maternal health should be part of a responsible drawdown in Afghanistan. Maternal health also enjoys broad community support and has the added benefit of empowering women.

Gateways to integration : a case study from Swaziland : linking sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS

Collins, Lynn | cop. 2011
  • Author(s): Collins, Lynn
  • Publisher: World health organization] (WHO) [etc.]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: aids, disease prevention, reproductive health, sexual behaviour, swaziland
\\sl276\\slmult1This case study is part of a series of joint publications of IPPF, UNFPA, UNAIDS and WHO on strengthening linkages between sexual and reproductive health and HIV. The document is based on country experiences.

Preventing HIV and unintended pregnancies : strategic framework 2011-2015 : in support of the global plan towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive

Collins, Lynn and Doupe, Andrew | 2012]
  • Author(s): Collins, Lynn and Doupe, Andrew
  • Publisher: United nations population fund (UNFPA)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health education, disease prevention, maternal health services, maternal and child health, maternal mortality, aids
This framework offers guidance for preventing HIV infections and unintended pregnancies, essential strategies for improving maternal and child health and eliminating new paediatric HIV infections.

Family planning access for all : policy change for action and accountability : a catalyst for discussion

Compernolle, Lou and Usher Patel, Maggie | 2012
  • Author(s): Compernolle, Lou and Usher Patel, Maggie
  • Publisher: Reproductive health supplies coalition (RHSC)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health policy, health education, family planning, maternal health services
This informative document is directed at the wide spectrum of stakeholders involved in improving access to family planning; it serves as a catalyst for further discussions during and after the Family Planning Summit and an anchor for future targeted action at the country level.

Advancing safe motherhood through human rights

Cook, Rebecca J. | 2001
  • Author(s): Cook, Rebecca J.
  • Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: maternal welfare, human rights, mortality
This report considers how human rights laws can be applied to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.
 

About this portal

This information portal provides access to selected free, full-text electronic documents. It shares examples of practical projects and initiatives that have been undertaken to contribute to Millennium Development Goal 5: Improving maternal health, particularly in developing countries. Find your resources in the database.