Maternal, newborn and child health in emergency settings

This report provides examples of organisations working in MNCH in emergency settings and technical resources

From:
Department for International Development
Published
9 July 2018
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Health, Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
Cooper, R

Abstract

More than 500 women and girls die in emergency settings every day due to complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth. In 2017, an estimated 535 million children (nearly one in four of the world’s children) lived in countries affected by emergencies (UNICEF, 2017).

This report provides examples of organisations working in maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in emergency settings and some key technical resources.

K4D helpdesk reports provide summaries of current research, evidence and lessons learned. This report was commissioned by the UK Department for International Development

Citation

Cooper, R. (2018). Maternal, newborn and child health in emergency settings. K4D Helpdesk Report. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies.

Maternal, newborn and child health in emergency settings

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Published 9 July 2018
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