"Faith-Based Methods for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health" brief now available
18 December 2007
The ACCESS Program is happy to announce the publication of the “Faith-Based Methods for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health” brief. Highlighting the contributions of
faith-based organizations (FBOs) to the development of successful, replicable and sustainable models of comprehensive health care, the brief focuses on FBO health networks and facility-based services in Uganda and Tanzania. The brief is informative for both clinical and non-clinical audiences.
FBOs play a crucial role in increasing access to maternal and newborn health (MNH) services worldwide. In developing countries, faith-based health care facilities provide a significant percentage of health care services. With networks that reach even the most remote communities, FBOs are well positioned to promote demand for and access to MNH services.
Partnerships among FBOs and other stakeholders are critical in promoting and delivering improved MNH services. ACCESS continues to expand its partnerships with FBOs to strengthen their capabilities for MNH care delivery, scale up and advocacy.
About ACCESS
The ACCESS Program is the U.S. Agency for International Development’s
global program to improve maternal and newborn health. The ACCESS Program works to expand
coverage, access and use of key maternal and newborn health services across a continuum
of care from the household to the hospital—with the aim of making quality health services
accessible for women and newborns.
Jhpiego implements the program in partnership with Save the
Children, Constella Futures, the Academy for Educational Development, the American
College of Nurse-Midwives and IMA World Health.
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