Reduce child mortality
"Nearly 10 million children under the age of five die every year - more than 1000 every hour. Almost all of these children could survive and thrive with access to simple, affordable interventions. The loss of a child is a tragedy - families suffer and human potential is wasted. WHO is improving child health by helping countries to deliver integrated, effective care in a continuum, starting with a healthy pregnancy for the mother, through birth and care up to five years of age. Investing in health systems is key to delivering this essential care." (WHO)
New emphasis on maternal, newborn and child health: more than just another example of international rhetoric! (editorial by Giovanni Putoto, Doctors with Africa CUAMM); MMI Network: news,
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Campaign/Advocacy
Doctors with Africa
Padua, 11 November 2010. "In Africa every year 4,5 million children below the age of 5 and 265'000 mothers die. These are figures of a genocide. Most of these deaths are linked with pregnancy and
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Conference Report
Network: MMI
Brescia, Italy, 27-28 October 2011. The Medicus Mundi International Network appreciated very much the kind
invitation by Medicus Mundi Italy to hold its Network meeting in
Brescia. The related
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Event
Doctors with Africa
Rome, 18-20 December 2011. "Maternal and child health is a leading topic in the global agenda, and all the major stakeholders of the international community are joining their hands to address this
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"Cordaid's goal is to improve the health and socio-economic situation of poor and vulnerable groups, including women. An important part of that is reinforcing healthcare systems and structures,
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Article
Doctors with Africa
Mothers and children first. Mothers' access to safe childbirth and neonatal health free of charge.
"We continue to work towards strengthening healthcare systems, which has become our key
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Resource/Tool
Network: MMI
"Our thematic guide to internet resources leads you beyond the limits
of the Medicus Mundi International Network. Any important resources missing? Please let us know."
> Thematic guide
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