InterAction’s Post

Progress in maternal and newborn health has plateaued over the past decade. In 2020, 202,000 mothers died in childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa alone. These deaths are preventable with lifesaving innovations that already exist. As an MNCH advocate, Esther Nasikye of PATH knows firsthand "what is possible when there is the political will and investment to do so." She shares 4️⃣ themes central to strengthening MNCH progress and advocacy, particularly in Africa, in a new blog post: https://lnkd.in/eh7YAuK2 #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #MNHMovementMaker

Don't forget to join TODAY, at 8 am EST, a webinar on implementing and scaling up small and sick newborn care, sharing successes, challenges and lessons learned from countries, hosted by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. https://ow.ly/7AqH50Q8B73

🌍 We only have 6 years left to achieve the #SDGs, yet 59 countries need accelerated action to achieve the under-five mortality target. It's time for #WHA77 to prioritize #ChildSurvivalAction and tackle #ChildMortality. Here are a few key ways leaders can take action: -- Establishing and Promoting effective partnerships between governments, local partners, civil society, private sector, regional and global organizations, as part of a renewed commitment to child survival. -- Mobilizing required resources from domestic and international sources and sectors to deliver on this renewed vision for children’s health, nutrition, and survival. -- Strengthen primary health care in facilities and communities to more effectively prevent, diagnose, and treat these causes of child death, and to promote good health and nutrition for all children. Read our brief to learn more key actions: https://lnkd.in/epTaP5ze #GlobalHealth #childhealth #MNCH

Not only are America's rates of both infant and maternal mortality higher than those in other developed countries, for the first time in 20 years the infant mortality rate has risen. On top of the need for systemic changes to improve these disparities in racial and ethnic groups, the link between maternal and infant mortality rates emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare, that includes mental health support and access to resources for families. https://lnkd.in/e3vRVm7S

Brilliant researchers have developed new interventions that could ensure more women have access to lifesaving care. Their work is opening up new—and, importantly, low-cost and mobile—avenues of preventing and treating deadly childbirth complications. When combined with better primary health care and more resilient health systems, the three innovations that follow have the potential to save thousands of mothers’ lives in LMICs around the world by 2030.

📢 Don't miss the discussions on maternal and child health at #WHOEB! 🌍 Explore the report highlighting challenges, initiatives to accelerate progress towards #SDG targets, interventions from Member States & non-state actors, & the proposed resolution. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dkitCYdd

Day two of #NationalHealthEducationWeek focuses on Maternal & Child Health, a critical aspect of health care that affects the well-being of generations to come. Ensuring the health and well-being of expectant mothers and newborns is not just a responsibility; it's a collective commitment to building healthier communities and a brighter future. The CDC reported: In 2021, 1,205 women died of maternal causes in the United States compared with 861 in 2020 and 754 in 2019. The maternal mortality rate for 2021 was 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with a rate of 23.8 in 2020 and 20.1 in 2019. Yale Medicine summarizes some of the causes leading of the rising mortality rate: https://lnkd.in/e7p7iExh #MaternalChildHealth

“The U.S. is falling behind on a basic indicator of how well societies treat people. In a country as well-resourced as the U.S., with as much medical technology and so on, we shouldn’t have babies dying in the first year of life. That should be super rare, and it’s not.” The precious beginning of life should know no boundaries. Infant mortality rates in the United States are a reflection of our society's healthcare system and overall well-being. Access to quality healthcare, socioeconomic disparities, maternal health, and social support all play a role. It's time to ask ourselves - are we working upstream? 🤔 #digitalhealth #infanthealth #maternalhealth #communityhealth https://lnkd.in/gD8FBAEF

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries. Obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) are overrepresented in its maternity care workforce relative to midwives, and there is an overall shortage of maternity care providers (both ob-gyns and midwives) relative to births. In most other countries, midwives outnumber ob-gyns by severalfold, and primary care plays a central role in the health system. Although a large share of its maternal deaths occur postbirth, the U.S. is the only country not to guarantee access to provider home visits or paid parental leave in the postpartum period. Conclusion: The U.S. has a relative undersupply of maternity care providers, especially midwives, and lacks comprehensive postpartum supports.