Wilson Center - ECSP
01132014_MHI_HIVandMaternalHealth
HIV and complications in childbearing remain the leading causes of death among women of reproductive age around the globe. Approximately one-quarter of deaths among pregnant and postpartum women in sub-Saharan Africa are due to HIV. Improving maternal health in the context of the epidemic requires a greater understanding of the relationships between HIV and maternal morbidity and mortality; integrated and effective responses by health systems; and social contexts which promote quality care and encourage the use of HIV and maternal health care services. Research and evaluation from the maternal health and HIV communities can increase collaboration and provide a powerful impetus that strengthens political constituencies and communities of practice in both areas.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/maternal-health-and-hiv-global...
01132014_MHI_HIVandMaternalHealth
HIV and complications in childbearing remain the leading causes of death among women of reproductive age around the globe. Approximately one-quarter of deaths among pregnant and postpartum women in sub-Saharan Africa are due to HIV. Improving maternal health in the context of the epidemic requires a greater understanding of the relationships between HIV and maternal morbidity and mortality; integrated and effective responses by health systems; and social contexts which promote quality care and encourage the use of HIV and maternal health care services. Research and evaluation from the maternal health and HIV communities can increase collaboration and provide a powerful impetus that strengthens political constituencies and communities of practice in both areas.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/maternal-health-and-hiv-global...