In spite of the lack of proper initiative and planning centenary of its illustrious founder Arya Vaidyan PV from the public health departments to streamline the Rama Varier and the International Grand Centennial strengths of traditional medicine for maternal health, Convention and Arogya Ayurveda Expo 2008 being many individuals and organizations have worked held in Coimbatore between 21 and 24...

Background & aim: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) present a serious public health burden, which are considered as the factors contributing to acute illnesses, infertility, long-term disability, and mortality. The aim of the present study was to provide an in-depth understanding of the participants' perceptions about the integration of gender-sensitive approach to safe motherhood program ...

OBJECTIVE Guide policy-makers in prioritizing safe motherhood interventions. METHODS Three models (LOW, MED, HIGH) were constructed based on 34 sub-Saharan African countries to assess the relative cost-effectiveness of available safe motherhood interventions. Cost and effectiveness data were compiled and inserted into the WHO Mother Baby Package Costing Spreadsheet. For each model we assessed...

HIGHLIGHTS ■ Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world: 1,100 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births. ■ Although patterns vary by region, high-risk births persist in Nigeria. In both 1990 and 2003, two-thirds of all births were high risk because of the mother's age, parity or spacing of births. ■ More than 40% of women giving birth do not receive prenatal care...

More than 150 million women become pregnant in developing countries each year, and an estimated 650 000 of them die of pregnancy-related causes. This death rate is roughly equivalent to 4 jumbo jets each carrying 450 passengers crashing every day — a terrible loss. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this year’s World Health Day, Tuesday, Apr. 7, 1998, as “Safe Motherhood Day” to b...

In 2007, the Safe Motherhood Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Many countries have been able to improve the health and well-being of mothers and newborns over the last 20 years. However, countries with the highest burdens of mortality and illness have made the least progress, and inequalities between countries are increasing. In many places, inequalities within countries are incre...

Globally, the health of women in the reproductive age group has engaged the attention of all governments especially in the developing countries where maternal mortality ratios range from 200 to 800 deaths per 100,000 live births. Though women in the reproductive age group form about 22% of the population in most developing countries, they carry the burden of pregnancy, childbirth and child care...