Drinking Water Salinity and Risk of Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia
Several small studies suggest an association between drinking water salinity and the development of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia among pregnant women in Bangladesh. These studies all had [...]
Breakthrough RESEARCH
High-quality services are critical to improved health and development. However, even where these services exist, broader factors like social norms and belief systems hinder [...]
Expanding Access to Quality Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Francophone West Africa
Drawing upon its long-standing presence in Senegal, the Council is partnering with governments, civil society, and local and international stakeholders to support country-level sexual [...]
Heshima: Promoting Dignified and Respectful Care During Childbirth
Many women face barriers to delivering their babies in health facilities, not least of which is disrespectful and abusive care during childbirth, including medical [...]
Cesarean Section Deliveries in Egypt: Trends, Practices, Perceptions, and Cost
In Egypt, there has been a sharp increase in the prevalence of cesarean section over the past decade. Data from the Egypt Demographic and [...]
Getting It Right! Improving Kenya’s Human Capital By Reducing Stunting
About 26% of children in Kenya are stunted from malnutrition. Poor nutrition in early life irreversibly impacts brain development, affecting learning and future productivity. [...]