Al-hassan Hudi, Esq - LLM, Mphil, MA, LLB, BA’s Post

Tanzania has seen significant reductions in #MaternalMortality, but trends show only stagnating reductions in #NeonatalMortality. Anodi Kaihula of Tanzania Health Summit offers insights on the need for community-based interventions and a systems-thinking approach to meet the #GlobalGoals for maternal and newborn health.

In 2019, 2.16 million neonatal deaths and 275,000 maternal deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) alone, translating to a welfare loss equivalent to $462 billion or almost 6% of these countries’ combined GDP. The One Health Trust’s Dr. Arindam Nandi and colleagues conducted a cost-benefit analysis of interventions aimed at improving maternal and newborn health. They found that upscaling the coverage of Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) from 68 to 90 percent and increasing family planning services in 55LMICs could avert 161,000 maternal deaths and 1.2 million newborn deaths annually. This would result in a welfare gain of $278 billion per year and a demographic dividend benefit of $25 billion per year. For every $1 invested in expanding BEmONC, the social and economic benefits on return would equal $87. Read the article published by Cambridge University Press, here: https://lnkd.in/dKmdVtmU #MaternalHealth #HealthEconomics #LMICs #HealthEquity #NeonatalHealth

Despite advancements in healthcare, maternal mortality ratios have stagnated globally. Far too many women are still losing their lives during childbirth, especially in humanitarian crisis settings. This crisis demands urgent and sustained attention.   As UNGA gets underway, we are proud to share the latest Devex Op-ed, "Together we must end the maternal and newborn health crisis", co-authored by Kelle Moley from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Sanjana Bhardwaj, MD, MPH, FFPH from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Petra Khoury from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC. The article highlights the urgent need for global action to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.   At Ferring, we advocate for this cause through our Project Family: Safe Birth Commitment, which focuses on reducing maternal mortality where there is the greatest need, by improving access to quality care and treatments for mothers worldwide.   As the Sustainable Development Goals deadline fast approaches, we invite all stakeholders to join efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.   Read the Op-ed: https://lnkd.in/eteASXrM   #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #SafeBirth #ProjectFamily #EndMaternalMortality

In the Sub-Saharan Africa region there is a huge need in maternal and newborn health with high numbers of deaths, many preventable - the rate of maternal deaths is more than 100 times higher than in high-income countries. A key problem is lack of access to the eight antenatal contacts (ANC) and four postnatal contacts (PNC) recommended by the World Health Organization. It’s just really hard for mothers to get to facilities for these critical contacts – long distances, poor transport, the cost of both. Potential risks and complications during pregnancy or after birth aren’t visible or recognised. The delay in getting care results in far too many lost lives. So how can make healthcare for mothers simpler and smarter? 🏠 Task-shifting Antenatal and Postnatal care to Professional Community Health Workers is essential – certain ANC and PNC contact must be delivered at facility, but some focused on more basic ANC and PNC monitoring can be provided by Community Health Workers in mothers’ households – removing the access barriers. 📲 But Community Health Workers also need smarter digital tools. If they’re only equipped with tools to educate or check for symptoms, they won’t be able to identify risks or potential complications in time for prevention. Equip them with smarter tools that determine the future pregnancy or postpartum risks so healthcare providers can get mothers and their babies to the right care early and without delay. 💫 Accelerate access to essential diagnostics at rural health centres – standard ultrasound machines are too bulky and expensive, but the growing range of AI-enabled handheld ultrasound devices are making a difference where they’re made available, but we urgently need to get them into more midwives’ hands in more communities through investment and private sector partnerships. Check out our work with Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation focused on delivering this simpler, smarter maternal and newborn care: https://lnkd.in/enGVrN_n Rich Bryson Dr Emmanuel Agogo Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa Neha J Tanna M.D. MBA PHILIPPE JACON Chris Barker #MaternalHealth #WomensHealth

Nurturing Futures: Insights into the Mother-Child Healthcare Market Get To More: https://lnkd.in/gvM6RuSf The mother-child healthcare market #encompasses a broad spectrum of services and products aimed at promoting the health and well-being of both mothers and children. This includes #prenatal care, maternal nutrition, vaccinations, pediatric #healthcare, and #specialized medical devices. With a focus on #preventive care and early intervention, the market aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates while #ensuring optimal health outcomes from pregnancy through #childhood. Key trends in the mother-child #healthcare market include advancements in telemedicine and #digital health solutions, which improve access to care and enable remote monitoring of #maternal and pediatric health. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on personalized medicine and tailored healthcare #interventions to address the unique needs of mothers and children based on genetic, #environmental, and lifestyle factors. Governments and healthcare #organizations worldwide are increasingly investing in maternal and #child health programs to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to #healthcare remains a challenge. This global focus on improving healthcare #infrastructure and expanding services underscores the importance of maternal and child health as a cornerstone of public health initiatives #globally. Key players in the Mother Child Healthcare Market: 1.Apollo Hospitals ENTERPRISE LTD. 2.Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 3.Carle Foundation Hospital 4.Christian Care Foundation (CCF) Pakistan 5.Cincinnati Children's Administrative Professionals's Hospital #MotherChildHealthcare #PrenatalCare #PediatricHealth #MaternalNutrition #ChildhoodVaccinations #TelemedicineInHealthcare #DigitalHealthSolutions #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #HealthcareTechnology #GlobalHealthInitiatives #PublicHealth #SDG3 #HealthcareAccess #HealthcareInvestment

Celebrating Collaboration and Innovations in Maternal and Newborn Care.   Yesterday, we convened an inspiring online meeting to support country networks for chapters. NGOs, researchers, Ministry of Health nutrition department and the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) came together to discuss critical work focused on infants under 6 months and mothers (MAMI) in Kenya.   I had the privilege of sharing Save the Children’s remarkable innovations during the meeting. Together, we’re making strides towards healthier futures for mothers and under 6 months babies.   Key achievements by Save the Children in MAMI include; 1. MAMI Implementation Tools: We’re developing tools tailored for lower literacy audiences, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness. 2. Field Testing of Multi-MUAC Tapes conducted: Innovations like these empower frontline health workers and Community health promoters to assess malnutrition risk for under 6 months infant-mother Dyad accurately. 3. Integration of MAMI into Health Systems: By seamlessly integrating continuous screening at health facilities and outreach sites of under 6 months infant-mother Dyad, we’re enhancing early detection and care. 4. MAMI Baseline Coverage Survey: Measuring coverage before rolling out of Community health promoters (CHP) tools to ensure targeted impact. 5. Bi-monthly Community health promoters meetings: To sensitize CHP on MAMI Care Pathway & referral pathways to increase MAMI coverage and early detection. 6. Quarterly Peer Support Sessions: Regular sessions for pregnant and lactating (<6 months) mothers foster community, knowledge sharing, and emotional well-being. 7. Strengthening systems for newborn care: Service availability ready assessment conducted to understands gaps in the newborn unit and procurement of New-born equipment such as Mobile led phototherapy units and Baby weighing scales.   If your organisation has work around under 6 months babies or implementing MAMI in Kenya, feel free to reach out and I will connect you to our biweekly online catch up meetings.   #MAMI #maternalhealth #newborncare #collaborativelearning #innovationinhealth #savethechildren

Insights into the #Mother-Child #Healthcare #Market Get To More: https://lnkd.in/gvM6RuSf The mother-child healthcare market #encompasses a range of services, products, and initiatives aimed at #promoting the health and well-being of both #mothers and #children. This includes prenatal care, #maternal health services, pediatric care, #vaccinations, nutrition programs, and family #planning services. Key drivers in this market include increasing awareness of the #importance of early #childhood health, advancements in medical technology improving maternal and #neonatal outcomes, and government initiatives worldwide aimed at reducing #maternal and #child mortality rates. Moreover, the market is characterized by a #growing emphasis on preventive #care and holistic #approaches to healthcare, addressing not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being of mothers and children. This #includes education campaigns, #community health programs, and the #integration of technology to enhance #healthcare delivery and #monitoring. Key players in the Mother Child Healthcare Market: 1.Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited LTD. 2.Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 3.CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - MATTIS 4.CHRISTIANA CARE-CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL 5.CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL #MotherChildHealthcare #PrenatalCare #MaternalHealth #PediatricCare #VaccinationPrograms #NutritionPrograms #FamilyPlanning #ChildhoodHealth #MaternalMortality #ChildMortality #HealthAwareness #MedicalTechnology #CommunityHealth #HealthcareEquity #GlobalHealth

HRSA Announces $15 Million in New Investments to Address Maternal Health Needs and Disparities in Rural Communities On Monday, June 3, HRSA announced $15 million to address maternal health needs and disparities in rural communities through the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (Rural MOMS) Program and a new program focused on strengthening maternal care and reducing disparities in the South and Midwest. HRSA Deputy Administrator Jordan Grossman highlighted the investments during the Arizona Maternal Health Convening in Flagstaff, Arizona as part of HRSA’s Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative. The meeting brought together mothers who have benefited from HRSA programs, midwives and nurses who work in HRSA-funded health centers or for HRSA-funded maternal, infant and early childhood home visiting programs, National Health Service Corps scholars who provide maternity care to high-need communities in Arizona, community organizations who serve as HRSA Healthy Start sites, tribal officials, state officials, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to work together to improve maternal health outcomes across Arizona, especially in rural and tribal communities. HRSA also visited with health care providers at North Country HealthCare, a HRSA-funded health center in Flagstaff, and Valleywise Health in Phoenix, a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipient. This was the third state convening as part of HRSA’s year-long initiative to help strengthen and expand HRSA’s maternal health work to address the unacceptable rates of maternal mortality and related disparities in the United States. Read the release: https://lnkd.in/dm6jGb4q

📲 e-SAATHI: Chat-Based #MaternalHealth Solution for Assam’s Remote Communities : Empowering expecting and new mothers 🤰 by meeting them where they are. 🗓 As the National Safe Motherhood Day on 11 April approaches us, it’s important to acknowledge the crucial role access to timely and comprehensive maternal care plays in improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Pregnancy is a critical period during which women require regular check-ups, support, and education to ensure the health and well-being of both themselves and their babies. ⭐ The e-SAATHI initiative is launching tomorrow with Boat Clinics in Assam to reach the vast networks of islands that lie along the winding course of Brahmaputra. The Boat Clinics in Assam organize more than 3000 camps annually and reach more than 2.6 lakh people across the islands. Starting off, the initiative will be launched in the boat clinic in Chhaygaon block in Kamrup Rural and is expected to reach and serve a population of 16000+ in the district covering 341 villages in the Char areas. As the partnership expands, the askNivi Maternal Health Journey will be made accessible to the remotes islands along the 891km course of the river. 👉 About askNivi Maternal Health Journey 🤰 The askNivi Maternal Health Journey launched in April 2023, under e-SAATHI initiative, is a solution aimed at empowering pregnant women with critical health information and access to quality care. In the year gone by, more than 6500 pregnant women have received weekly WhatsApp messages on health tips, ANC/PNC visit reminders & facility experience & service related follow-ups. The initiative that started with 12 private facility partnerships and scaled to 172 public health facilities in 3 districts of Assam is now going to be much bigger and stronger. askNivi’s Maternal Health journey is personalized to each mother, offering guidance and support from pregnancy through to the postnatal period, spanning 42 weeks of content. By facilitating engagement with healthcare providers and delivering timely health information, askNivi aims to bridge the gaps between pregnant women and the healthcare system by meeting the patients where they are, in the language and context they are familiar with to drive improved outcomes for their and their child’s health. 👉 About Boat Clinics in Assam Started by Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) in 2005, the Boat Clinics enable access to healthcare for the most vulnerable and marginalized people in Assam located across the thousands of islands along the Brahmaputra river. Today, on an average 18,000 – 20,000 people are treated every month in the districts, individuals who were earlier beyond the reach of government programmes because no doctors or paramedics would go on a regular basis. #askNivi #Nivi #MaternalHealth #BoatClinics #Assam #AccessibleHealthcare

Do you want to learn how states can impact access to care and improve maternal health? In this feature article, mHealthIntelligence reports on how the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is leveraging the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app to help support and educate families about maternal and infant health, and connect Michiganders to pregnancy-related social services. The results may surprise you! https://lnkd.in/e-Yk59cc