English maternity units have a long and tragic history of causing avoidable death and serious harm to women and their babies.
These problems will continue as long as underlying causes remain unaddressed
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Dr. Matthew Lukwiya, a distinguished alumnus of @Makerere University School of Public Health, remains one of Uganda’s most revered public health heroes. In November 2000, while serving as physician and medical superintendent at St. Mary’s Lacor Hospital in Gulu, he led the frontline response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak with exceptional courage and professionalism, ultimately sacrificing his life to save others.
His legacy of compassion, integrity, and selfless leadership continues to inspire generations of health professionals and define the spirit of public health in Uganda and beyond. Read his full story in the MakSPH@70 Commemorative Magazine here: https://t.co/znpJTfavIS
Big problems need bold collaboration and vision.
@sianberry MP and I have released ‘All Our Children’ a new report calling for universal free early years provision.
Childcare is essential infrastructure. It’s time we treated it that way.
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Based on factors outside of their direct control, people in England experience systematic, unfair and avoidable differences in their health, the care they receive, and the opportunities they have to lead healthy lives. Read our updated explainer now. https://t.co/NP10EdDPwX
Some 75% of displaced people are women and children, and one in five will be pregnant, says Miss Letchworth.
And about 64% of maternal mortality happens in fragile or conflict zones.
Unsafe abortion is one of the top five killers of women in pregnancy worldwide. [3/4]
Pregnant women who live in the poorest areas of England are twice as likely to die than those living in the most affluent areas
Shocking disparities, thanks to a Tory Government that for 13 years has failed to tackle maternal health inequalities. #InternationalWomensDay?
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Women from marginalised backgrounds face higher maternal health risks. Join Maternal Critical Care for a day of discussions focussed on improving equity in critical maternal care. Read more and sign up: https://t.co/AY45WuG0iN
@noolslucas discussing identifying the high risk obstetric patient at #ESRASunny25
Why identify high risk patients - most deaths preventable in LMIC counties but even 1/3 in higher income countries are preventable
What is high risk? Actually no fixed definition.
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Discover the transformative power of education through the remarkable story of Mrs. Gladys Wambuzi, a pioneering educator who shaped Uganda's education sector. Read her inspiring journey here: https://t.co/2jPyftzQph
Yordanos Gebrekidan ,36, first postpartum day normal delivery at the March 8 MCH Center. She welcomed a 2.1 Kg male baby. Currently, she is living Adihawusi Haighschool, Mekelle having been displaced from Kafta Humera, Western Tigray, 4 years and 9 months ago. Thanks to MHA
Genet Kidane,22, first postpartum day normal delivery at the March 8. 3.2 Kg male baby. Currently, she is living at Momona Highschool, Mekelle, having been displaced from Kafta Humera, Western Tigray, 4 years 9 months ago. Thanks to Maternal Health Africa, free antenatal, care