Adopts 22-count resolutionStakeholders at the end of the recently held two-day Maternal and Newborn Health Conference in Lofa County have pledged to collectively intensify their efforts to address major causes of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality as well as improve the health and well-being of the citizens. Conference participants agreed in their declaration to abolish ‘home delivery’ across the country, beginning in Lofa County. The participants reminded all stakeholders, especially the county administration, county health teams (CHTs) and community leaders to ensure full implementation of the resolutions. The conference was jointly organized by authorities at the Ministry of Health, Lofa CHT and health partners with support from the International Rescue Committee(IRC), PACs, JSI and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It was funded by the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) Restoration of Health Services project implemented by Jhpiego and John Snow Incorporated.

Source: Daily Observer January 24, 2018 02:26 UTC