GIRHL

Global Innovations for Reproductive Health & Life. #Innovation #Research #MaternalHealth #WomensHealth #Fistula #Nonprofit

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

Successful fistula closure often doesn’t equate to successful outcome for patient. Nice article from Niger using the newer paradigm of surgical outcome measurement in obstetric #fistula surgery. Success=closed AND dry https://t.co/oq1PGiExfJ

[IUJ - International Urogynecology Journal @IUJ_BlueJournal]

Repair of obstetric fistula in low resource settings-6 month follow-up 384 women in Niger. https://t.co/DqAUIVeYaP

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

For decades, efforts to combat #MaternalMortality in #LMICs focused primarily on those in rural areas. Now, more than half the world lives in urban settings. Rate of urbanization among countries in sub-Saharan Africa is the HIGHEST in the world.
https://t.co/oOs2oTVajk

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

The consequences of #PelvicOrganProlapse in low-resource countries are substantial: divorce, abuse, inability to work, loss of economic empowerment, and hunger.

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

In sub-Saharan Africa, #pregnancy is the most dangerous thing a woman can do. We want to change that! Help us prevent #maternal deaths while supporting local #Ghanian artists. https://t.co/OfF6p0bo9W

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

Make a difference this #GivingTuesday and help GIRHL better the lives of women and families by donating here: https://t.co/x5mM3v6HJy

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! YOU can make a difference in the lives of women in sub-Saharan Africa when you make a tax-deductible donation here: https://t.co/x5mM3v6HJy

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

2018 #NobelPeacePrize laureate @DenisMukwege, calls on all men to stand in solidarity with women for everyone to enjoy their right to live in safety & dignity.

Will you join him? #HearMeToo
#orangetheworld #16days

[Ali Borazjani @AliBorazjani]

#IUDs have come a long way, but much room for improvement, especially w regards to pain control during insertion. https://t.co/HVjecQHxxq

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

Ghana has relatively high use of maternal, child health,and #familyplanning services. However, rapid urbanization has been accompanied by high rates of maternal mortality in urban centers @PRBdata

[John Cary @johncary]

“If you want to solve the world’s greatest problems, invest in women and girls.” @MKanyoro of @GlobalFundWomen at #TEDWomen

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

.@AllanKember from @GlobReproHealth presenting Ghana, Aus, & Can PrenaBelt trials @starlegacyfdn #StillbirthSummit - manuscripts coming soon

[MHTF @MHTF]

Institutional birth alone isn't the answer—'It’s about skilled attendants/respectful care,' says S Vedam https://t.co/xiAlO5FNyh #MHDialogue

[GIRHL @GlobReproHealth]

Transexamic Acid - low cost, safe, yet underused. #MNCH #globalhealth https://t.co/nhv2ph43ms

[The Newborn Project @TheNewbornPrj]

Postpartum hemorrhage is leading cause of #maternal deaths around the world. Overlooked drug could save moms. https://t.co/5Qne9HW1cJ

[Ali Borazjani @AliBorazjani]

Innovative dry form of oxytocin could greatly increase access and save lives. Looking forward to efficacy trials for PPH. #mnch #safebirth https://t.co/zWMxv8GHmP

[Ali Borazjani @AliBorazjani]

Nice article showing devastating impact maternal death on child survival. #mnch @jerryc714 @esterrett12 @AllanKember https://t.co/UjdUkYEt3D

[Girls’ Globe @GirlsGlobe]

"Globally, a third of countries have more boys enrolled in primary school than girls." @fentonprogress https://t.co/vRKmPaUL7Z #education

[NYT Health @NYTHealth]

A look back on the first year of the Zika epidemic. https://t.co/vIQAmJlaLS