maternal health

Democratic governors and the governor of Guam submitted a joint comment opposing a U.S. Office of Management and Budget proposal to overhaul federal grantmaking rules, arguing it could harm maternal health and reproductive care programs. The proposed rule would allow senior political appointees to influence grant reviews to align with presidential priorities, which critics say could lead to unilateral termination of grants based on political considerations.

Democratic governors and the governor of Guam submitted a joint comment opposing a proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budget rule that would overhaul federal grantmaking processes, arguing it threatens maternal health and reproductive care programs. The rule, which allows political appointees to influence grant decisions and criticizes past 'woke' policies, faces criticism for enabling unilateral grant terminations based on political considerations.

Collector Shyam Prasad directed officials to prioritize public education on family planning, maternal health, and child welfare during the World Population Day campaign in the Sri Sathya Sai district.

The Nigerian federal government donated N10 billion worth of medical equipment to Bauchi State. The intervention aims to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve maternal, newborn, and child health services in the state.

The federal government donated ₦10 billion in medical equipment to Bauchi State. The intervention aims to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve maternal, newborn, and child health services in the state.

The article by Rachelle McKissick-Harris and Amy Zaagman highlights Michigan's strong maternal and child health budget and warns against the risks of losing it. The authors stress the importance of preserving funding for maternal and child health programs.

A nationwide survey found that Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face limited access to prenatal care, with 21% receiving care only after the first trimester and higher rates of complications compared to those with private insurance. The survey highlights policy improvements like extended Medicaid postpartum coverage but warns these gains are threatened by hospital closures and Medicaid cuts.

A national survey found that Medicaid-covered pregnant patients face limited access to prenatal care, with 21% receiving it after the first trimester and higher rates of complications compared to those with private insurance. The National Partnership for Women and Families' 'Listening to Mothers' survey highlights policy improvements like extended Medicaid postpartum coverage but warns these gains are threatened by hospital closures and Medicaid cuts.

The article is part II of an essay by Lade Bandele examining Nigeria's healthcare system under 27 years of democracy, focusing on building resilience for the future. It references Part I's analysis of primary healthcare and maternal health, highlighting their role in reflecting the health system's strengths and weaknesses.

The article highlights the importance of community-based visiting support in improving maternal health outcomes, emphasizing that most maternal deaths are preventable. It argues that expanding such programs is crucial for progress in this area.