Maternal Health Task Force
The Maternal Health Task Force strives to create a strong, well-informed and collaborative community of individuals focused on ending preventable maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide.
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Blog
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In Transition
By: Anna Dion, Young Champion of Maternal Health This blog post was contributed by Anna Dion, one of the fifteen Young Champions of Maternal Health chosen by Ashoka and the…
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Newsflash: Development Gives Rise to Oldest Occupation
By: Yeabsira Mehari, Young Champion of Maternal Health This blog post was contributed by Yeabsira Mehari, one of the fifteen Young Champions of Maternal Health chosen by Ashoka and the…
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What Next?
By: Zubaida Bai, Young Champion of Maternal Health This blog post was contributed by Zubaida Bai, one of the fifteen Young Champions of Maternal Health chosen by Ashoka and the…
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Young Champions of Maternal Health Continue to Progress & Lead Change
The Young Champions of Maternal Health have continued to contribute blogs on their progress implementing projects with Ashoka Fellows around the world. This month, the Young Champions share their insights…
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Weekend Reading
This week on the MHTF blog: Some reading for the weekend: Related Topics Last Updated Get the latest public health news Stay connected with Harvard Chan School
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The Missing Midwives
A new report is out today from Save the Children on the “Missing Midwives.” They identify a shortage of 350,000 midwives globally resulting in higher maternal and neonatal mortality. The…
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Save the Date for “mHealth: What’s Research Got to Do With It?”
Join the George Washington University Center for Global Health to explore key areas for growth in research and implementation science relating to mhealth. Date Tuesday, April 12 Time 12:00pm…
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Hello Mzungu, Bye Bye Mzungu
By: Faatimaa Ahmadi, Young Champion of Maternal Health This blog post was contributed by Faatimaa Ahmadi, one of the fifteen Young Champions of Maternal Health chosen by Ashoka and the…
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A New Film on Mobile Phones and Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania
The following was originally posted on Lisa Russell’s blog. It is reposted here with permission. In the last seven years of my work as a filmmaker, I’ve filmmed three short…
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The World’s Women and Girls 2011 Data Sheet
Last week, the Population Reference Bureau released The World’s Women and Girls 2011 Data Sheet. The publication contains interesting findings on domestic violence, household decision making, early marriage and maternal…