Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2)
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2)

Author: Robert Black

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2016-04-11

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1464803684

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The evaluation of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) by the Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (DCP3) focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and influences to pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Volume 3 focuses on developments since the publication of DCP2 and will also include the transition to older childhood, in particular, the overlap and commonality with the child development volume. The DCP3 evaluation of these conditions produced three key findings: 1. There is significant difficulty in measuring the burden of key conditions such as unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, nonsexually transmitted infections, infertility, and violence against women. 2. Investments in the continuum of care can have significant returns for improved and equitable access, health, poverty, and health systems. 3. There is a large difference in how RMNCH conditions affect different income groups; investments in RMNCH can lessen the disparity in terms of both health and financial risk.

Saving Newborn Lives in Nigeria
Saving Newborn Lives in Nigeria

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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In 2009, the first edition of Saving Newborn Lives in Nigeria: Situation Analysis and Action Plan for Newborn Health was produced in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of newborn survival and health in Nigeria, to analyse the relevant data by state and to present concrete steps to accelerate action to save newborn lives in Nigeria in the context of the Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (IMNCH) strategy. This second edition of the report includes updated national and state-level data profiles in line with the global Countdown to 2015 for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health process; a new chapter on maternal, newborn and child nutrition; updated recommendations; and a renewed call to action, including letters of commitment from key stakeholders in maternal, newborn and child health in Nigeria.

The State of the World's Children 2009
The State of the World's Children 2009

Author: UNICEF.

Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9280643185

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Having a child remains one of the biggest health risks for women worldwide. Fifteen hundred women die every day while giving birth. That's a half a million mothers every year. UNICEF's flagship publication, The State of the World's Children 2009, addresses maternal mortality, one of the most intractable problems for development work.The difference in pregnancy risk between women in developing countries and their peers in the industrialised world is often termed the greatest health divide in the world. A woman in Niger has a one in seven chance of dying during the course of her lifetime from complications during pregnancy or delivery. That's in stark contrast to the risk for mothers in America, where it's one in 4,800 or in Ireland, where it's just one in 48,000. Addressing that gap is a multidisciplinary challenge, requiring an emphasis on education, human resources, community involvement and social equality. At a minimum, women must be guaranteed antenatal care, skilled birth attendants and emergency obstetrics, and postpartum care. These essential interventions will only be guaranteed within the context of improved education and the abolition of discrimination.

WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience
WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789241549912

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Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care provides a platform for important health-care functions, including health promotion, screening and diagnosis, and disease prevention. It has been established that, by implementing timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, antenatal care can save lives. Endorsed by the United Nations Secretary-General, this is a comprehensive WHO guideline on routine antenatal care for pregnant women and adolescent girls. It aims to complement existing WHO guidelines on the management of specific pregnancy-related complications. The guidance captures the complex nature of the antenatal care issues surrounding healthcare practices and delivery, and prioritizes person-centered health and well-being --- not only the prevention of death and morbidity --- in accordance with a human rights-based approach.

Handbook IMCI
Handbook IMCI

Author: World Health Organization. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9241546441

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This handbook gives a detailed explanation of the WHO/UNICEF guidelines for the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI). The guidelines set out simple and effective methods for the prevention and management of the leading causes of serious illness and mortality in young children. They promote evidence-based assessment and treatment using a syndromic approach that supports the rational, effective and affordable use of drugs. The handbook gives an overview of the IMCI process and includes technical guidelines to assess and classify a sick young infant aged from one week up to two months, and a sick young child aged two months to five years; as well as guidance on how to identify treatment; communicate and counsel; and give follow-up care.

Improving Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) in Underserved Rural Areas of Nigeria through
Improving Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) in Underserved Rural Areas of Nigeria through

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Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The roles of the WDC include to; • identify health and social needs and plan for them; • identify local human and material resources to meet these needs; • raise funds for community programmes when necessary at the village, facility and ward levels; • supervise the activities of VHWs; • liaise with Government, NGO and other partners in the implementation of health programmes etc. [...] Isaac Mokuro, PHC coordinator Okpe LGA addressing Village Health Workers (VHWs) During Training Building the Capacity of Volunteer Village Health Workers (VHW): Some of their activities in the communities relating to maternal and child health care service delivery include: - Community Outreach- conducting home visits to provide health education, link members of the community to health services,. [...] INTERVENTION ACTIVITES Cont'n Establishment of Community Health Insurance Scheme In preparation for the take-off of this scheme, many consultative meetings were held: with the participating community leaders and groups, with the LGA authorities, with DSMoH and all relevant stakeholders. [...] With Okpe LGA health team Joint meeting of Okpe LGA, Community leaders and CPED project team, with all relevant stakeholders, e.t.c INTERVENTION ACTIVITES Cont'n Establishment of Community Health Insurance Scheme Other works include, Renovation of the PHC facility at Okwabude including: replacement and installation of lighting and fittings, fans, renovation of the soak away and septic tanks,. [...] INTERVENTION OUTCOME/RESULTS Intervention outcome/results can therefore be summarized thus: Increased ante-natal registration and delivery at the primary health care facility among pregnant women, Increased participation of mothers in immunization exercises and uptake of services, Re-constitution of Ward Development Committee (WDC) and Establishment of Village Health Workers (VHWs) in the ta.

Implementation of self-care interventions for health and well-being
Implementation of self-care interventions for health and well-being

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2024-07-17

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9240094881

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Self-care interventions, including for sexual and reproductive health and rights, are among the most promising new approaches to improving health and well-being, both from a health systems perspective and for the users of these interventions. Self-care interventions should be an adjunct to, rather than a replacement for, direct interaction with the health system. These interventions are increasingly being acknowledged in global initiatives, including to advance primary health care (PHC) and universal health coverage (UHC). When they are accessible, available, acceptable, and affordable, quality self-care interventions hold the promise of advancing the attainment of UHC. Building upon the latest WHO recommendations and good practice statements, this implementation guidance includes key considerations to support the introduction and scale-up of self-care interventions in countries. In implementing the global recommendations on self-care interventions for health and well-being, countries will need to adapt them to the local context, considering the economic conditions and the existing health services and facilities. This guidance is intended to assist with that process and requires interaction with all health systems building blocks to ultimately improve national health systems in terms of efficiency, responsiveness, more equitable health outcomes, and social and financial risk protection. This guidance is relevant for all settings and should, therefore, be considered as global guidance.