Knowledge Brief: Five functions to improve quality of care for maternal newborn and child health

This brief is developed to support policy-makers, managers, practitioners and implementing partners engaged in improving quality of care for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH). The brief is informed by the implementation experience of the Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal Newborn and Child Health.
Summary Brief: The Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health: Evolution, implementation and progress 2017-2020 report

Learning & Accountability for quality: A brief on progress and learning from implementation 2017-2020

Action for quality: A brief on progress and learning from implementation 2017-2020

Leadership for quality: A brief on progress and learning from implementation 2017-2020

WHO labour care guide: user’s manual

The WHO Labour Care Guide is a tool that aims to support good-quality, evidence-based, respectful care during labour and childbirth, irrespective of the setting or level of health care. This manual has been developed to help skilled health personnel to successfully use the WHO Labour Care Guide. The manual will also be of interest to […]
Ending preventable maternal mortality (EPMM): a renewed focus for improving maternal and newborn health and well-being

In 2015, the strategies for Ending Preventable Maternal Mortality (EPMM), a global multi-partner initiative, outlined broad strategies for maternal health programmes. EPMM aims to improve maternal health and well-being and achieve the SDG target for MMR.
Ghana’s Quality of Care for MNCH Bulletin (July 2021- December 2021)

Ghana national learning forum: Photography documentation on learning in Ghana

Nurturing care for every newborn: thematic brief

This Thematic Brief summarizes why nurturing care is essential for every newborn. It outlines the five components of nurturing care and contains examples of practical actions to create and strengthen nurturing environments for newborns, including those who are born too soon, small or sick.