Summary As part of Disease Control Priorities 3rd Edition, the World Bank will publish a
volume on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health that identifies essential cost …

• These packages of interventions are delivered through three key service platforms:
community workers and health posts, primary health centers, and hospitals (first level and …

The evaluation of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) by the
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (DCP3) focuses on maternal conditions, childhood …

In almost all African countries, informal payments are frequently made when accessing
health care. Some literature suggests that the informal payment system could lead to quasi …

Background Many interventions have been implemented to improve maternal health
outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Currently, however, systematic information on the …

Multi-sectoral programs that involve stakeholders in agriculture, nutrition and health care are
essential for responding to nutrition problems such as vitamin A deficiency among pregnant …

Background. Deprivation during pregnancy and the neonatal period increases maternal
morbidity, reduces birth weight and impairs child development, with lifelong consequences …

Background The high rate of home deliveries conducted by unskilled birth attendants in
resource-limited settings is an important global health issue because it is believed to be a …

Background Inequity in access and use of child and maternal health services is impeding
progress towards reduction of maternal mortality in low-income countries. To address low …

Vouchers stimulate demand for health care services by giving beneficiaries purchasing
power. In turn, health facilities? claims are reimbursed for providing beneficiaries with …