Health by Her
Women health workers aren't just nurturers; they're leaders in their fields and communities. And when we invest in these women and their colleagues, they can help create healthier populations and stronger economies. Join us here and on social media from March 7 to 15 to mark International Women's Day and celebrate some of the women who make our work possible.
Blogs
Below, check out some of our blogs featuring female health workers.
International Women’s Day: Women Inspiring Women for Good
A “Life Jacket” for Women and Their Newborns: Safe Childbirth Checklist Training Improves Obstetric Care for At-Risk Patients
A Midwife’s Dedication to Improving Postpartum Family Planning in Kanvilli, Ghana
A Mother in Mali Develops Her Skills to Help Other Mothers and Babies through a MOMENTUM Training
Baby Aubrey: Saved by a Community Midwifery Assistant in Malawi
Context Assessment Tools Can Strengthen High-Impact Maternal and Newborn Health Interventions: An Example From India
Early Intervention Among Women Getting Cesareans in Rwanda is Saving Lives
Equipping Private Health Providers to Meet the Contraceptive Needs of Young People in Nepal
Experienced Midwives Improve Quality of Care with Peer-to-Peer Training
Health Workers and Community Volunteers Work Together to Improve Routine Immunization Rates in Western Kenya
How Women are Delivering COVID-19 Vaccines in India’s Most Remote and Crowded Communities
Prioritizing Health Workers’ Preparedness to Prevent Maternal and Neonatal Deaths in Indonesia
Working In Harmony: Hospital Mentoring in Indonesia Is Improving Outcomes for Babies and Mothers
Resources
Below, peruse some of our resources about strengthening the capacity of female health workers and their colleagues.
Designing and Sustaining Innovations in Health Worker Capacity Building: Landscape Analysis from COVID-19 Vaccine Introduction
Leveraging the Private Sector in Urban Uganda: Promising Pathways for Uptake of Postpartum Family Planning
Methods and Measures to Assess Health Care Provider Behavior and Behavioral Determinants in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health: A Rapid Review
Policy Dialogue for Sustainable Change for Nurses and Midwives
Risk Communication and Community Engagement Resources: A Landscape Analysis of Guidance and Training Materials Supporting Community Health Workers
Strengthening Organizational Capacity: Lessons Learned from MOMENTUM
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Checklist: Integrating BFHI into Maternal and Newborn Health Services and Quality of Care
The State of the World’s Midwifery: A Caribbean Response
Implementation of the World Health Organization’s Task Sharing Guidelines for Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives and Permanent Methods across MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics Countries: Desk Review