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Reducing maternal and newborn deaths: Transforming midwifery in the Asia-Pacific region through research and innovation

  • Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
  • Total publications:0 publications

Grant number: GA271333

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2023
    2027

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $2,547,078.61

  • Funder

    National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

  • Research Location

    Australia

  • Lead Research Institution

    Burnet Institute

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures

  • Research Subcategory

    Indirect health impacts

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adults (18 and older), Newborns (birth to 1 month)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Women

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

A reduction in maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths in the Asia-Pacific region is urgently needed. Midwives can save lives; there are, however, significant gaps in the knowledge-base about how best to strengthen midwifery. This Investigator Grant will support primary research across the region to improve maternal and newborn health post COVID-19. The outcomes will ensure that maternal and newborn health services can withstand future shocks such as pandemics and natural disasters.