Understanding why women die during or shortly after pregnancy, and why infants die before birth or in their first month, is crucial for reducing preventable deaths. Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) plays a key role in this effort. It identifies, notifies, quantifies, and determines the causes of maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths. This process informs measures to prevent these tragedies.
The MPDSR system aims to tell the stories behind these deaths, improve the quality of care for women and infants, and reduce the high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality.
This upcoming webinar will present key findings from the report titled Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response: Global Report on Decade of Implementation. It will highlight progress made over the past ten years, as well as barriers faced in implementing MPDSR. The discussion will also cover how MPDSR can be successful in various contexts, including humanitarian settings. A gynecologist-obstetrician from Cameroon will share insights from one of the report’s eight country case studies.
Additionally, the webinar will introduce a new legal manual titled Strengthening Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response. This manual aims to help countries establish a strong system for reviewing and addressing all maternal and perinatal deaths. A legal expert will discuss Pakistan’s experience using this manual.
The webinar will conclude with a question-and-answer session.
Speakers:
Opening Remarks: Dr. Anshu Banerjee, Director, Department for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing, World Health Organization.
Overview of MPDSR: Dr. Allisyn Moran, Head of the Maternal Health Unit, Director, Department for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing, World Health Organization.
Global Report Overview: Meera Thapa Upadhyay, Medical Officer, Maternal Health, World Health Organization.
Experience from Cameroon: Dr. Alphonse Ngalame, Gynecologist-Obstetrician and Public Health Specialist, World Health Organization Cameroon Country Office.
Introduction to the Legal Manual: Eszter Kismödi, Sexual and Reproductive Health Lawyer, Chief Executive of Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM).
Experience from Pakistan: Syed Miqdad Mehdi, Legal Expert/Advocate High Court.
Webinar Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 8 AM EST / 1 PM GMT / 2 PM CET / 4 PM EAT / 6 PM PKT
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar is an essential opportunity for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates to learn about MPDSR’s importance in preventing maternal and infant deaths.
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