UNC Epidemiology Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Shawna (at far left) stands with other Gilings School students who planned Black Maternal Health Week, plus an event panelist. Shawna Howard wants to bridge gaps using digital health tools. What’s your role in public health? My focus area within maternal health, specifically, is Black maternal health.

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International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Ursula Gazeley According to the most recent data from the World Health Organization , the lifetime risk of maternal death for a girl in Chad is a staggering 1 in 15, compared with 1 in 43,000 in Norway. The lifetime risk of maternal death is a useful measure to help us understand this global inequality in maternal mortality.

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Maternal Health Task Force

DECEMBER 5, 2024

International efforts to reduce gender disparities and maternal mortality rates must consider the power of a birth certificate. Every child has the fundamental human right to an identity and nationality from birth. Not having a birth certificate has devastating consequences for childrens health and human rights.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Limited travel support is available for some awards.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Limited travel support is available for some awards.

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The Health Care Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

This gene forces your child ’ s body to make toxic spike proteins. Yet, Offit has publicly questioned the practice of giving third doses to young people with no health risk factors, and thinks that a case of COVID-19 probably should count as a dose. Another dose is under study for children below the age of 5.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health.

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