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Trends in maternal mortality estimates 2000 to 2023: estimates by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and UNDESA/Population Division
Technical reports
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Strategy for accelerating maternal mortality reduction in the Region of the Americas based on Primary Health Care
Mandates and Strategies
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Opening Remarks for the Director PAHO/WHO, Dr. J Barbosa - Call for Action / Zero Avoidable Maternal Mortality
Speeches
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Call to action: Zero preventable maternal deaths
Policy briefs
Why should we conduct research with pregnant women?
Infographic: Why should we conduct research with pregnant women?
Infographics
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Zero maternal deaths from obstetric emergencies
Fact sheets
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Zero maternal death from haemorrhage
Brochures
Brochure - Joint Statement on Reducing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Mandates and Strategies
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Lessons Learnt and Best Practices of Maternal and Neonatal Immunization in Latin America, Vaccine: Vol. 39, Supplement 2
Technical and scientific products
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Pregnancy, Lactation, Fertility and Menstruation and COVID-19 Vaccines: Materials
Communication Materials
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Handout: Depression during pregnancy and after childbirth
Brochures
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Science in 5 on COVID-19: Pregnancy and COVID-19
Communication Materials
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Adolescent Pregnancy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Technical brief, August 2020
Perinatal information system - COVID-19 module
Presentations
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Strategies toward ending preventable maternal mortality (EPMM)
Mandates and Strategies
Standard protocol to assess prevalence of gonorrhoea and chlamydia among pregnant women in antenatal care clinics
Standard protocol to assess prevalence of gonorrhoea and chlamydia among pregnant women in antenatal care clinics
Technical and scientific products
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Maternal and Neonatal Immunization Field Guide for Latin America and the Caribbean
Technical and scientific products
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Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: a guide for midwives and doctors, 2nd ed.
Guidelines
Reducción de la mortalidad materna y neonatal con enfoque intercultural de derechos y de género (Spanish only)
Reducción de la mortalidad materna y neonatal con enfoque intercultural de derechos y de género (Spanish only)
Technical reports
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The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Latin America and The Caribbean: Current status, challenges and opportunities
Technical and scientific products
Questions and Answers: Zika and Pregnancy
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)