What a Difference Ten Years Makes: Acting on the Call
Ten years on from its first Acting on the Call Report, USAID is renewing its commitment to ending preventable maternal and child deaths. Learn how on our blog.
Read MoreMOMENTUM works in partnership with countries to scale up health interventions and improve the overall health and well-being of mothers, children, families, and communities.
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Dr. Atul Gawande Visits MOMENTUM-Supported Health Centers in Indonesia
On February 15 and 16, 2023, Dr. Atul Gawande, USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health, visited sites in Indonesia supported by MOMENTUM Private Healthcare Delivery and Country and Global Leadership. Learn more about his visit.
Midwives Play a Key Role in Addressing Gender-based Violence
In Sudan, many midwives are going beyond their typical responsibilities to incorporate addressing gender-based violence (GBV) into their work. One seasoned midwife used what she learned at a training conducted by MOMENTUM Integrated Health Resilience and the State Kordofan Midwife Association to discuss with her colleagues the necessity of providing confidential and holistic services for those experiencing GBV. Read more about it here.
Down But Not Out: Vasectomy Is Faring Poorly Almost Everywhere—We Can Do Better To Make It A True Method Option
This article, originally published in Global Health Science and Practice, draws attention to surprisingly low (and declining) global vasectomy rates and discusses the current state of low demand and low prioritization for this family planning method.
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We collaborate with and build the capacity of our partner countries to lead the way in accelerating the reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity.