Reducing high maternal mortality rates in western China: a novel approach

Among the Millennium Development Goals, maternal mortality reduction has proven especially difficult to achieve. Unlike many countries, China is on track to meeting these goals on a national level, through a programme of institutionalizing deliveries. Nonetheless, in rural, disadvantaged, and ethnically diverse areas of western China, maternal mortality rates remain high. To reduce maternal mortality in western China, we developed and implemented a three-level approach as part of a collaboration between a regional university, a non-profit organization, and local health authorities.

Source: Reproductive Health Matters - November 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kunchok Gyaltsen (Gongque Jianzan), Lhusham Gyal (Li Xianjia), Jessica D Gipson, Tsering Kyi (Cai Rangji), Anne R Pebley Tags: ISSUES IN CURRENT SERVICE DELIVERY Source Type: research