Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Home StoryPage 45

Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Preventing Malaria in Pregnancy

Ndengelwa, Kenya—Sarah Naisambu was depressed. After experiencing two miscarriages, the young mother blamed herself for not seeking out antenatal care (ANC) services early in both pregnancies—thereby missing out on comprehensive health services and support tailored to meet the needs of expectant mothers, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria. Living in Bungoma County, an area

Born Premature and Unresponsive, Today Triplets Are Healthy!

Apapai, Uganda—I walked into the Eastern Ugandan health clinic in the late morning, just as Susan Nabwire delivered her first baby. Nurse-midwife Christine Apio, who was attending to her, was ready for the first newborn, despite the baby’s arrival nearly two months early.

What to Do About Tuberculosis in Pregnancy

Nurse at desk updating records.

In Malawi, integration of care for TB in maternal health services can ensure that women receive proper diagnosis and treatment. That’s how Eliza Kayange and her babies survived TB.