Funding cuts will be measured in lost lives: 6 actions to protect progress for maternal, newborn and child health and the reduction of stillbirths.
Funding cuts risk decades of progress: since 2020, child deaths have dropped by more than half, maternal deaths by 40%, and stillbirths by over a third. We cannot afford to go back. EWENE and Child Survival Action are calling for 6 actions to get back on track and end preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths and stillbirths.
Optimize and reallocate domestic resources to essential services, and health care workers, especially midwives, nurses and community health workers.
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Governments: Lead
Demonstrate stronger leadership and accountability to deliver on their commitments and prevent a devastating reversal in global maternal, newborn, and child survival.
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Donors: Fund M&E
Sustain funding for monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress, identify gaps, and ensure programmes reach those who need them most.
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Private sector & foundations: Step up
Step up and help fill the most critical gaps to protect services for maternal and newborn care, childhood illnesses and family planning.
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Advocates: Demand accountability
Utilize social accountability mechanisms and evidence-based messaging to hold governments accountable to their commitments at all levels.
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All partners: Innovate
Identify ways to get more health for less money, through more innovative and integrated approaches that are locally driven.