Global health systems strengthening: FIGO's strategic view on reducing maternal and newborn mortality worldwide.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
; 165(3): 849-859, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To demonstrate that successful health systems strengthening (HSS) projects have addressed disparities and inequities in maternal and perinatal care in low-income countries.METHODS:
A comprehensive literature review covered the period between 1980 and 2022, focusing on successful HSS interventions within health systems' seven core components that improved maternal and perinatal care.RESULTS:
The findings highlight the importance of integrating quality interventions into robust health systems, as this has been shown to reduce maternal and newborn mortality. However, several challenges, including service delivery gaps, poor data use, and funding deficits, continue to hinder the delivery of quality care. To improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, a comprehensive HSS strategy is essential, which should include infrastructure enhancement, workforce skill development, access to essential medicines, and active community engagement.CONCLUSION:
Effective health systems, leadership, and community engagement are crucial for a comprehensive HSS approach to catalyze progress toward universal health coverage and global improvements in maternal and newborn health.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Mortalidade Infantil
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Mortalidade Materna
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Saúde Global
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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