According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in developed countries. A woman’s mental state of mind can have adverse… Read more “Maternal Mental Health”
Category: Maternal Health
Maternal Health and Sustainable Development Goals
In the year 2000 the United Nations launched its Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) which included initiatives to be met by 2015. MDG 4 and 5 were focused… Read more “Maternal Health and Sustainable Development Goals”
Cuba Eliminates HIV Transmission During Pregnancy
Cuba has been a known leader in the medical field and also with regards to providing access to universal health care for its citizens. The country recently… Read more “Cuba Eliminates HIV Transmission During Pregnancy”
Support Born Safe Global and Reduce Maternal Mortality
In countries like Canada and the United States, many women take it for granted that they can easily have a caesarian operation when any complications arise… Read more “Support Born Safe Global and Reduce Maternal Mortality”
Craddle Care Maternity Hospital offers Free Antenatal Screenings in Accra
One of the issues I noticed while working with The Maternal Health Channel in Ghana, was many women would not go for their regular antenatal care (prenatal… Read more “Craddle Care Maternity Hospital offers Free Antenatal Screenings in Accra”
Refurbished Maternity Ward at Korle Bu Hospital in Ghana
It’s good news to learn that uniBank, recently invested 2.1 million Ghana Cedis ($600,000 USD) into the renovations on the second floor of the maternity block at… Read more “Refurbished Maternity Ward at Korle Bu Hospital in Ghana”
World AIDS Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day. It’s the day that the international community comes together to recognize the importance of doing what we can to fight HIV/AIDS… Read more “World AIDS Day”
Maternal Monday | Solar Suitcases
When I worked in Ghana as a Host & Reporter on The Maternal Health Channel Television Series, there were several stories that I found quite profound and… Read more “Maternal Monday | Solar Suitcases”
Maternal Health | Statistics
It’s Maternal Monday and going forward I will be posting information and news related to women’s maternal health around the world. As some may know, I was… Read more “Maternal Health | Statistics”
Maternal Health | Teaching Men
One of the biggest issues when it comes to maternal health care in developing countries stems from education. Not only educating women, but also the men in… Read more “Maternal Health | Teaching Men”
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