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FIGO Saving Mothers and Newborns Initiative 2006–2011
Author(s) -
Lalonde André B.,
Grellier Rachel
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.03.010
Subject(s) - medicine , audit , legislature , scale (ratio) , economic growth , nursing , sustainable development , millennium development goals , professional development , developing country , environmental health , medical education , political science , accounting , economics , law , business , physics , quantum mechanics
Reduction in maternal mortality is a key Millennium Development Goal (MDG 5). In an effort to contribute toward achievement of MDG 5, FIGO's Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health Committee worked with associations of obstetricians, gynecologists, and midwives in 10 low‐ and middle‐income countries between 2006 and 2011. Contributions were made by professional associations in high‐income countries through a structured north–south mentoring program. Each project focused on identified needs within each country and resulted in varied approaches and targets, ranging from clinical training, protocol development, and implementation of clinical audit through to legislative and policy change. Significant and largely sustainable results were achieved, particularly in relation to the relatively small‐scale funding available. This resulted in direct improvements to maternal and newborn health outcomes. The capacity of both FIGO and national professional associations was also substantially strengthened in project design, management, and implementation, leading to opportunities to further support international development efforts in the future.