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New report: Lao PDR sees dramatic improvements in the health of …

(Just Now) WEBEssential to Lao PDR’s progress has been an increase in the number and quality of midwives, nurses and other skilled birth attendants. The Lao Social Indicator Survey shows a 23 per cent increase in deliveries assisted by a skilled birth attendant …

https://lao.unfpa.org/en/news/new-report-lao-pdr-sees-dramatic-improvements-health-mothers

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New report: Lao PDR sees dramatic improvements in …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Lao Social Indicator Survey shows a 23% increase in deliveries assisted by a skilled birth attendant between 2011 and 2017. Equally important was the establishment of free maternal and child …

https://www.who.int/laos/news/detail/21-03-2023-new-report--lao-pdr-sees-dramatic-improvements-in-the-health-of-mothers

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UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic UNFPA in Lao PDR

(8 days ago) WEBAll pregnant women must access essential maternal health services including safe pregnancy and childbirth. In Laos, despite progress, maternal death ratios remained high at 185 deaths per 100,000 in 2017. At the policy level, we ensure an enabling environment and engage in policy dialogues and support population data collection to …

https://lao.unfpa.org/en/unfpa-lao-pdr

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Maternal health UNICEF Lao People's Democratic Republic

(Just Now) WEBBackground Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) with a population of 7.2 million is a low-income country in Southeast Asia. Despite economic development, Lao PDR is still characterized by a limited health care system. Although maternal, newborn, and child mortality and adolescent fertility have declined, the levels are still high …

https://www.unicef.org/laos/topics/maternal-health

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USAID Laos Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Program

(5 days ago) WEBThe Program is working with over 230 health centers and district hospitals, 650 health workers, and over 1,500 village health communities in 24 target districts in five provinces: Phongsaly, Oudomxay, Savannakhet, Salavan, and Sekong, to strengthen support for maternal and child health and nutrition services.

https://www.usaid.gov/laos/fact-sheets/usaid-laos-maternal-child-health-and-nutrition

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A Policy Snapshot of Health and Nutrition in Lao PDR

(5 days ago) WEBIn order to achieve more, tackling low utilization of maternal health services and weak financial protection, especially among the poor, can help. The Government of Lao PDR has introduced a national free …

https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/lao/publication/a-policy-snapshot-of-health-and-nutrition-in-lao-pdr

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WHO and UNICEF Recommit to jointly Accelerating Maternal and …

(3 days ago) WEBIn 2018, WHO and UNICEF hosted the Global Conference on Primary Health Care in Astana. In line with the Declaration of Astana, the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR revised its Primary Health Care (PHC) policy, providing a solid basis for the two organizations to support national efforts to strengthen the community health system.

https://www.unicef.org/laos/press-releases/who-and-unicef-recommit-jointly-accelerating-maternal-and-child-health

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Trend of sociodemographic and economic inequalities in the use …

(5 days ago) WEBBackground Maternal mortalities remain high in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Since 2012, to improve access to maternal health services for all women, the country implemented several policies and strategies including user fee removal interventions for childbirth-related care. However, it remains unclear …

https://tropmedhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41182-023-00548-2

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Trends and risk factors for infant mortality in the Lao People’s

(Just Now) WEBInfant mortality is a major health problem around the world. Globally, the estimated infant mortality in 2018 was 4.0 million, accounting for 75.5% of all deaths of children under 5-years 1.While

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-78819-9

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Lao PDR leads Regional Effort to Enhance Pre-service Nutrition

(5 days ago) WEBLuang Prabang, 06 May 2024 – In a significant step towards bolstering delivery of maternal and child nutrition services across ASEAN members states, Lao PDR hosted the inaugural ASEAN consultation to standardize nutrition pre-service education for health professionals. This landmark meeting, supported by UNICEF, marks a pivotal moment in the …

https://www.unicef.org/laos/press-releases/lao-pdr-leads-regional-effort-enhance-pre-service-nutrition-education-among-health

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Maternal Health, Child Health & Nutrition in Lao PDR

(5 days ago) WEBAll other queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the Ofice of the Publisher, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA, fax 202-522-2422, e-mail [email protected].

https://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/814061468266673846/pdf/AUS19200REVISE0ild0Health0Eng0Final.pdf

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National-rmnch-strategy-2016-2025 – SUN CSA Laos

(6 days ago) WEBthe Ministry of Health developed the reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) Strategy and action plan 2016-2025 to provide a clear vision and framework for improving RMNCH outcomes in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The Strategy shows the direction of RMNCH for the next 10 years, with specific actions to be taken in the

https://suncsalaos.org/document/national-rmnch-strategy-2016-2025/

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Fulfilling the Right to Health: The Path to Lao PDR's Recovery and …

(1 days ago) WEBVientiane, Lao PDR. As the world grapples with the aftermath of COVID-19, the economic crisis and the impacts of climate change, the right to health for all is under threat. However, in Lao PDR, a partnership between the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, Luxembourg and three United Nations agencies — UNICEF, UNFPA, and WHO — is …

https://www.who.int/laos/news/detail/22-04-2024-fulfilling-the-right-to-health--the-path-to-lao-pdr-s-recovery-and-growth

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Laos Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Activity

(8 days ago) WEBThe USAID Laos Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Program (LMCHN) supports communities across five provinces to provide accessible and high-quality health and nutrition services to children, adolescents, and women. Despite having made significant progress in improving maternal and child health outcomes, the Lao People’s …

https://publications.jsi.com/JSIInternet/Inc/Common/_download_pub.cfm?id=26118&lid=3

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Laos Maternal Child Health Nutrition Activity Research Funding

(8 days ago) WEBThe Activity will focus on the first 1,000 days (pregnancy through the first two years of life), in line with Lao PDR’s revised National Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Strategy and other policies and guidelines. The Activity will also demonstrate innovative models while building on lessons learned from previous

https://researchfunding.duke.edu/laos-maternal-child-health-nutrition-activity

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USAID Laos Maternal Child Health & Nutrition Activity - JSI

(Just Now) WEBThe Maternal Child Health & Nutrition Activity (Laos MCHN Project) will support communities across 5 provinces to strengthen their capacity as leaders, promote health and nutrition behaviors, and use data to address local concerns. We are working with over 150 health facilities, 650 health workers, over 1,500 village development communities to

https://www.jsi.com/project/usaid-laos-maternal-child-health-nutrition-activity/

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Empowering Women, Girls to Choose Their Reproductive Futures

(4 days ago) WEBThose who become mothers often lack support on a systemic level. For more than 30 years, Partners In Health has sought to educate and empower women, girls, and mothers in the countries where we work. It has been our mission to equip women and girls to make their own choices about their reproductive health and, if that choice includes …

https://www.pih.org/article/empowering-women-girls-choose-their-reproductive-futures

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Maternal Morbidity and Mortality, Clinicians, and Public Health: An

(7 days ago) WEBThere is increasing maternal morbidity and mortality 1 in the United States, and there are many reasons to be concerned. The CDC has reported that the maternal mortality rate increased from 17.4 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2018–32.9 in 2021.

https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307693

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New Government Survey Unlocks Deeper Insights into Situation of

(5 days ago) WEBIn maternal and reproductive health, 17.4 per cent of women aged 20-24 gave birth before 18, and 64 per cent of newborns receive postnatal care within the first two days. 47.0 per cent of children aged 12-23 months received all basic vaccinations and 37 per cent of children aged 24-35 months received all vaccinations recommended in the …

https://www.unicef.org/laos/press-releases/new-government-survey-unlocks-deeper-insights-situation-children-lao-pdr

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Advancing Equity in Maternal Health With Virtual Doula Care

(Just Now) WEBDespite advancements in medical care, maternal morbidity rates are rising in the US, and Black birthing people disproportionately experience adverse outcomes, including maternal mortality. 1 Policymakers have highlighted the importance of addressing the maternal health crisis and stark racial disparities. One potential strategy highlighted …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2813864

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Federal Task Force Releases National Strategy to Improve Maternal

(Just Now) WEBThis week the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health released a national strategy to improve maternal health care and an accompanying report to Congress.The federal interagency task force was created under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 for purposes of identifying, evaluating, and making recommendations to coordinate and …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/17/federal-task-force-releases-national-strategy-to-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-includes-medicaid-policies/

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HEALTH Policy Brief* - UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic

(Just Now) WEBHEALTH Policy Brief* Figure 1: Population by large age groups, 2015–2030 Source: Lao Statistics Bureau, Lao Population Projections 2015–2045. 1 Global strategy on human resources for health: Workforce 2030; WHO Source: Lao Statistics Bureau, Lao Population Projections 2015–2045 and authors’ calculations. The country’s maternal

https://lao.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/health_brief_eng.pdf

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Maternal and Infant Health: An Overview - CDC

(9 days ago) WEBPromoting health before, during, and after pregnancy. Learn more about the many areas of DRH's work to promote maternal and infant health. Pregnancy Complications Reducing your risk, common problems.. Diabetes During Pregnancy Types of diabetes, how to manage.. Weight Gain During Pregnancy Recommendations, data …

https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/about/index.html

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PRAMS PRAMS CDC

(6 days ago) WEBPRAMS is a surveillance system developed to reduce infant morbidity and mortality by influencing maternal behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy. Surveillance project of CDC and health departments used to improve maternal and infant health.

https://www.cdc.gov/prams/index.html

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WHO Laos World Health Organization

(5 days ago) WEBUnited States launches new partnership in Health and Governance Strengthening to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Lao PDR through CONNECT Initiative. 22 April 2024. Joint News Release. WHO has been supporting the development of health services and the health system in the Lao People’s Democratic …

https://www.who.int/laos/

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Maternal Health Bill Poised For Breakthrough In Legislature

(6 days ago) WEBFormer Rep. Jamie Belsito speaks during a maternal health forum hosted by the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans at the UMass Club on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She's joined by Nancy Byatt of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program, Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley and Jackie Lightner of Lightwork Therapy & Recovery.

https://www.statehousenews.com/news/healthcare/maternal-health-bill-poised-for-breakthrough-in-legislature/article_a19f902a-122e-11ef-a8ac-33121d9f6fb9.html

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Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profits and Maternal and Early …

(7 days ago) WEBCCF is a health policy and research center dedicated to expanding and improving health coverage for America's children and families It also earns kudos for reinvesting state dollars in home visiting initiatives to advance maternal and early childhood health. But it could and should provide more visibility into the profits earned by the …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/09/medicaid-managed-care-excess-profits-and-maternal-and-early-childhood-health-in-nebraska/

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Task Force on Maternal Mental Health National Strategy to

(9 days ago) WEBThe Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (2023c) and others have argued that peer support specialists are well positioned to address maternal mental health, as their services are reimbursed by most state Medicaid programs (Fallin-Bennett et al., 2020; McLeish et al., 2023). Reforms

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/mmh-strategy.pdf

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Promoting Maternal Health in Rural Lao PDR through Cash …

(8 days ago) WEBIn fact, Lao PDR has one of the highest infant mortality rate in Southeast Asia at about 36.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to data in 2019. The key contributing factor to this is poverty, which can hinder access to vital health services and nutritious food for many mothers and children.

https://www.unicef.org/laos/stories/promoting-maternal-health-rural-lao-pdr-through-cash-transfers

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HHS Statement on DOJ Action Today HHS.gov

(7 days ago) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Statement on DOJ Action Today. “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased that the NPRM issued by the Justice Department (DOJ) is consistent with our scheduling recommendation .*. The scheduling …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/16/hhs-statement-doj-action-today.html

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UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic Sexual and …

(5 days ago) WEBPublication date: 17 December 2021. Author: UNFPA Laos. EN. Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) – including voluntary family planning and maternal health – for all women and young people is a human right and critical to saving lives, advancing development and promoting gender equality. It is at the core of sustainable development.

https://lao.unfpa.org/en/publications/sexual-and-reproductive-health-program-overview

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CHAI sessions at WHA 2024 - Clinton Health Access Initiative

(7 days ago) WEBMay 15, 2024. CHAI sessions at WHA 2024. This is the current list of sessions and side events that CHAI is participating in at the World Health Assembly meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. Please also note that this page is continuously being updated as participants and sessions are confirmed. Presentation links may be updated when …

https://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/news/chai-sessions-at-wha-2024/

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Senator Martinez to Host Maternal Mental Health Panel

(2 days ago) WEBNew York State Senator Monica R. Martinez will host a panel discussion addressing maternal mental health on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Bay Shore. The event will feature speakers who specialize in this subject area, including clinicians, therapists, and advocates, who will provide valuable insights for individuals …

https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/monica-r-martinez/senator-martinez-host-maternal-mental-health-panel

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Health UNICEF Lao People's Democratic Republic

(4 days ago) WEBThe UNICEF Health and Nutrition programme works at national and sub-national levels to ensure that high-impact child survival interventions are reflected in national policies and budgets and reach all children and their families, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. In Lao PDR, UNICEF supports the Lao Government in ensuring that

https://www.unicef.org/laos/health

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AHA Statement for Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Rural …

(5 days ago) WEBStatement of theAmerican Hospital Associationfor theCommittee on Financeof theU.S. Senate“Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities”. May 16, 2024. On behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations; our clinician partners — including more than 270,000 affiliated

https://www.aha.org/testimony/2024-05-16-aha-statement-senate-finance-committee-hearing-rural-health-care

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