Regional Meeting on "Improving Intrapartum and Postpartum Care to Accelerate Reductions in Maternal, Newborn Mortality and Stillbirths"

Overview

Background

A Regional Meeting on improving intrapartum and postpartum care to accelerate reductions in maternal and newborn mortality and stillbirths was held from September 21-23. The objectives of the meeting are listed below.

Objectives

Overall objective

To strengthen the capacity of Member States in addressing the gaps and coverage in quality of maternal care and care around birth to accelerate the reduction of maternal, newborn mortality and stillbirths.

Specific objectives

1. To review the current situation, progress, and implementation of TAG recommendations in intrapartum, postpartum and early newborn care.
2. To share the global updates on WHO recommendations and guidelines on maternal and early newborn care, and
3. To discuss and plan support required by Member States on adaptation and implementation of the new guidelines and recommendations.