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Successful fistula closure often doesn’t equate to successful outcome for patient. Nice article from Niger using the newer paradigm of surgical outcome measurement in obstetric #fistula surgery. Success=closed AND dry xitter.cf/iuj_bluejournal/status…
Repair of obstetric fistula in low resource settings-6 month follow-up 384 women in Niger. rdcu.be/Ju9k
For decades, efforts to combat #MaternalMortality in #LMICs focused primarily on those in rural areas. Now, more than half the world lives in urban settings. Rate of urbanization among countries in sub-Saharan Africa is the HIGHEST in the world.
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The consequences of #PelvicOrganProlapse in low-resource countries are substantial: divorce, abuse, inability to work, loss of economic empowerment, and hunger.
In sub-Saharan Africa, #pregnancy is the most dangerous thing a woman can do. We want to change that! Help us prevent #maternal deaths while supporting local #Ghanian artists. goo.gl/dx3Nn5
Make a difference this #GivingTuesday and help GIRHL better the lives of women and families by donating here: girhl.org/help-us-reduce-mat…
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! YOU can make a difference in the lives of women in sub-Saharan Africa when you make a tax-deductible donation here: girhl.org/help-us-reduce-mat…
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2018 #NobelPeacePrize laureate @DenisMukwege, calls on all men to stand in solidarity with women for everyone to enjoy their right to live in safety & dignity.
Will you join him? #HearMeToo
#orangetheworld #16days
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#IUDs have come a long way, but much room for improvement, especially w regards to pain control during insertion. apple.news/AOkqlBfZuQLmoMY2J…
Ghana has relatively high use of maternal, child health,and #familyplanning services. However, rapid urbanization has been accompanied by high rates of maternal mortality in urban centers @PRBdata
.@AllanKember from @GlobReproHealth presenting Ghana, Aus, & Can PrenaBelt trials @starlegacyfdn #StillbirthSummit - manuscripts coming soon
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Institutional birth alone isn't the answer—'It’s about skilled attendants/respectful care,' says S Vedam bit.ly/2qAVgqp #MHDialogue
Transexamic Acid - low cost, safe, yet underused. #MNCH #globalhealth xitter.cf/thenewbornprj/status/8…
Postpartum hemorrhage is leading cause of #maternal deaths around the world. Overlooked drug could save moms. n.pr/2qc8wxo
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Innovative dry form of oxytocin could greatly increase access and save lives. Looking forward to efficacy trials for PPH. #mnch #safebirth xitter.cf/gchallenges/status/844…
New, inhaled form of oxytocin supported by @gchallenges could significantly reduce maternal deaths around the world mona.sh/IUbr30a6z3E
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Nice article showing devastating impact maternal death on child survival. #mnch @jerryc714 @esterrett12 @AllanKember goo.gl/kXkGcD
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"Globally, a third of countries have more boys enrolled in primary school than girls." @fentonprogress bit.ly/2lag5X7 #education
