RMNCH in the news: 22-31 December 2011 Expanding health insurance coverage in Nigeria Moment Nigerian Newspapers – 31 December 2011 It was built on the experience of the NHIS in implementing the NHIS/MDG maternal and ... pregnant women and children under 5 for the duration of the pilot. ... Agony Of Jigawa's VVF Teenage Mothers Leadership Newspapers – 31 December 2011 They come from different backgrounds but are united by one common affliction, Vesico Vaginal Fistula, VVF, which is characterised by unmitigated pain, shame and humiliation and often results in rejection and stigmatisation by their husbands, ... Public attitudes on sexual, reproductive issues The Swazi Observer – 31 December 2011 Setting the scene-a new way of thinking and possible new way of working on sexual and reproductive health. This article is both a public snapshot and more in-depth analysis of trends in sexual and reproductive health field from my viewpoint. .. New Study Encourages Abortion Reform in in Malawi Voice of America – 31 December 2011 Related Articles International Conference Highlights Family Planning in Senegal Family Planning is an emerging and somewhat controversial topic in Senegal Report: Contraceptives Key to Reduce Burkinabe Pregnancy Rate Post Your Comment * Required Your ... Call for efforts to improve mother-child health The News International (Pakistan) – 31 December 2011 LAHORE: Speakers at a conference emphasized the role of religious leaders and NGOs in promoting awareness about family planning, with a warning that Pakistan cannot afford addition of five million to its population every year. ... Need to reorganise health delivery system stressed Business Recorder (blog) – 31 December 2011 He expressed these views at the inaugural ceremony of '4th Maternal Mortality Conference' here on Friday. He said that health indicators of mother and child could be improved at primary level through a vibrant and effective system. He urged the health ... ER records 130 maternal deaths in 2011 Vibe Ghana – 30 December 2011 The Ghana Coalition of non-governmental organisations in Health (GCNH) organised the soiree to facilitate the bridging of the equity gab of accessing sexual reproductive health service and ensuring sustainable financing arrangements to protect the ... Millennium development goals Philippine Star – 30 December 2011 Collectively, they started with a Maternal Mortality Ratio of 167 in 2008, which has been reduced to 88 by 2011. By the middle of 2013, this is expected to further decrease to 52.2, a year ahead of the country's MDG target in 2015. ... The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Secretariat hosted by the World Health Organization 20 avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, tel: +41 22 791 2595 fax: +41 22 791 5854 www.pmnch.org Helping To Promote Good Health In Africa Voice of America – 30 December 2011 12-30-2011 Helping To Promote Good Health In Africa The United States recently announced the latest in a series of initiatives to improve the education of nurses and midwives. In many countries in Africa, a shortage of qualified medical professionals ... In 2011, Uganda was hit by diseases that left scores affected. The Observer – 30 December 2011 While there are a number of policies and guidelines to address maternal health issues like the National Health Policy (2010), National Population Policy (2008) and The Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Minimum Package, their weak implementation has ... New exhibition marks link between city and Zambia WalesOnline – 30 December 2011 The aim is for experts in Cardiff to help the African community to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, which include reducing maternal and child mortality, improving environmental sustainability and achieving universal primary ... 'Diseases kill 200 Somali kids in 24 hrs' Press TV – 30 December 2011 Somalia has the world's highest child mortality rate, with almost one in five children dying before their fifth birthday. The mortality rate in 2010 stood at 180 deaths per every 1000 live births, according to the latest data released by the UN ... Nigeria: Bauchi State to Employ 150 Midwives On FG Scheme AllAfrica.com – 30 December 2011 BAUCHI State Government is to employ 150 midwives currently serving under the two-year- Federal Government Midwifery Service Scheme in its service, an official said. The Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Musa Dambam, ... Fall in infant mortality rate in MP more than national average claimed ummid.com – 29 December 2011 Establishment of Neonatal Intensive Care Units: It is vital for bringing down child mortality rate that the infant mortality rate, which is twice more than the child mortality rate, is brought down. For achieving this goal, a target was fixed to set up ... Views | India progressing too slowly on social indicators Livemint – 29 December 2011 Reduction of child mortality is the fourth of the eight Millennium Development Goals that countries have committed to. India has to cut its child mortality rate by two-thirds between 1990 and 2015. Data from the World Bank shows that India had an ... More nurses needed at Mulago maternity section UGPulse.com – 29 December 2011 The hospital is currently grappling with shortage of midwives and nurses, particularly in the maternity section. According to the Senior Principal Nursing Officer, Sister Edith Jane Nassuna, the department is short of midwives to help mothers deliver, ... The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Secretariat hosted by the World Health Organization Room V103, 20 avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, tel: +41 22 791 2595 fax: +41 22 791 5854 www.pmnch.org Rwanda: MoH to Upgrade 'Kangaroo Mother-Care System' AllAfrica.com – 29 December 2011 Plans are underway to increase the number of kangaroo mother-care facilities countrywide, after an assessment on the neo-natalogy services in all health facilities. This was disclosed by the Maternal and Child Health Officer in the Ministry of Health ... Sarangani supports DOH birth spacing campaign Philippine Information Agency – 29 December 2011 In Sarangani, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has been conducting health classes and health events in municipalities which highlight important messages on family planning, maternal and child health care, and nutrition. “We encourage local leaders ... Zimbabwe: Health Round Up AllAfrica.com – 28 December 2011 The MDG4 aims to reduce child mortality, and five, which is to improve maternal health, by ensuring a reduction of the maternal mortality rate to 98 by 2015 Despite these bad phases in the health sector in 2011, there were also positives worth noting. ... Infant mortality rate shows slight decline The Hindu – 28 December 2011 The infant mortality rate (IMR) has shown a 3 point decline, dropping from 50 deaths per 1,000 live births to 47 and moving a step closer to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target of 30. However, IMR increased by one point in Kerala, Mizoram and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. ... How to ensure sickle cell disease does not separate lovers Nigerian Tribune – 28 December 2011 Experts say when individuals with sickle cell trait marry, through neonatal screening it is possible to detect and start early treatment of children with sickle cell disease, thus improving their chances of living to adulthood, reports Sade Oguntola. ... Some thoughts on health insurance coverage BusinessDay – 28 December 2011 Also, over 1.6 million pregnant women and children under the age of five were covered under the NHIS/MDG Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Project in 12 states of the federation; while an additional 12 states are currently being processed for the same ... Uganda: Improve Maternal Health Conditions AllAfrica.com – 28 December 2011 The 2010 Millennium Development Goal report shows that there's slow progress being made to reduce child mortality. Still, there isn't much progress when it comes to efforts to improve maternal health. The 2010 Ministry of Health Annual sector ... Rape by Juveniles a Growing Concern in Zimbabwe, Experts Say Voice of America – 28 December 2011 A separate survey by Doctors Without Borders and the University of Zimbabwe found that most girls and women who have been sexually abused do not know they can seek immediate help to prevent pregnancy and HIV infection. ... The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, Secretariat hosted by the World Health Organization Room V103, 20 avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, tel: +41 22 791 2595 fax: +41 22 791 5854 www.pmnch.org Birth in the shadow of war Ashland Daily Tidings – 28 December 2011 Now, as executive director of Mother Health International, Zaslow trains scores of midwives in Northern Uganda, has built a clinic there and works to shrink the nation's infant mortality rate, one of the highest in the world. ... Japanese grant for health sector Himalayan Times – 27 December 2011 Kathmandu: Japan has provided financial assistance to the tune of $ 470807 to AMDA Multi-Sectoral and Integrated Development Services (AMDA-MINDS) — a project for improving maternal and child health in Nepal. According to Japanese Embassy, ... Maternal and Child Health focus of Afghan Conference SOS Children's Villages Canada (press release) – 27 December 2011 Medical experts and government officials have gathered in an effort to deal with poverty in Afghanistan with the understanding of it as the root cause of a lack of improvement in maternal and child health care. The conference covered a range of issues ... Mother's touch vital for newborn Times of India – 27 December 2011 A mother's constant touch is vital for the well being of a newborn but the practice of separation immediately after birth could be stressful. The current practice is to separate the newborn and place it in a separate crib so the mother can rest ... One Mother Dies in Every 8 mins in India Siliconindia.com – 27 December 2011 Therefore, in an approach to address the high rate of maternal mortality in India, Roche Diagonstic India, a Swiss pharma subsidiary, majorly active in scientific research, clinical laboratory systems and patient self monitoring, is looking forward to ..