Improving maternal and newborn health and reducing stillbirths in the Western Pacific Region - current situation and the way forward

• Main Authors: Lisa M. Vallely (Author), Boe Calvert (Author), Manarangi De Silva (Author), Leeanne Panisi (Author), Delly Babona (Author), John Bolnga (Author), Titilola Duro-Aina (Author), Amanda Noovao-Hill (Author), Swaran Naidu (Author), Susannah Leisher (Author), Vicki Flenady (Author), Rachel M. Smith (Author), Joshua P. Vogel (Author), Caroline S.E. Homer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Despite positive trends in many indicators, there remains an unacceptable burden of preventable maternal, newborn deaths and stillbirths every year.This paper provides an overview of the maternal and perinatal outcomes across 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories, including Papua New...