A5022442151- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Global Health Care Issues
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Neonatal skin health care
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
Northeastern University
2025
Boston University
2025
University of Otago
2023
Save the Children
2017-2022
Save the Children
2019-2020
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2019
Public Health Institute of Malawi
2012
Kamuzu Central Hospital
2012
University of Malawi
2012
United Nations Children's Fund
2012
Malawi is one of two low-income sub-Saharan African countries on track to meet the Millennium Development Goal (MDG 4) for child survival despite high fertility and HIV low health worker density. With neonatal deaths becoming an increasing proportion under-five deaths, addressing newborn critical achieving MDG 4. We examine change in decade 2000-10, analysing mortality coverage indicators whilst considering other contextual factors. assess national donor funding, as well policy programme...
In Bangladesh, female paramedics known as Family Welfare Visitors (FWVs), conduct normal deliveries in first-level primary care facilities, or Union Health and Centres (UH&FWC). Utilization of partographs allow for early identification abnormal labour referral advanced to Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) facilities. A systematic assessment the quality partograph utilization clinical-decision making will contribute understanding use tool by health workers.In 2013, USAID supported MaMoni HSS...
Introduction Many infants with possible serious bacterial infections (PSBI) do not receive inpatient treatment because hospital care may be affordable, accessible, or acceptable for families. In 2015, WHO issued guidelines managing PSBI in young (0–59 days) simpler antibiotic regimens when is feasible. Bangladesh adopted WHO's implementation outpatient primary health centers. We report results of an research study that assessed caregiver acceptability the three rural sub-districts during...
Determining the magnitude of thalassemia problem in a country is important for implementing national prevention and control program. In order to acquire accurate prevalence data, gene frequency α- β-thalassemia (α- β-thal) different regions should be determined. The molecular basis Cambodia was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based techniques community-based cross-sectional survey 1631 unrelated individuals from three regions, Battambang, Preah Vihear Phnom Penh. Thalassemia...
Background Neonatal infections remain a leading cause of newborn deaths globally. In 2015, WHO issued guidelines for managing possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) in young infants (0–59 days) using simplified antibiotic regimens when compliance with hospital referral is not feasible. Bangladesh was one the first countries to adopt WHO's implementation. We report results an implementation research study that assessed facility readiness and provider performance three rural sub-districts...
The private health sector is becoming increasingly important in discussions on improving the quality of care for maternal and newborn (MNH). Yet information rarely addresses what engaging MNH means how to do it. In 2019, Network Improving Quality Care Maternal, Newborn Child Health (the Network) initiated exploratory research better understand ensure that delivers public must facilitate sustain this process. This article details approach lessons learnt from two countries, Ghana Nigeria,...
<h3>ABSTRACT</h3> <h3>Background:</h3> Community clinics (CCs) staffed by community health workers (CHWs) represent an effort of the Government Bangladesh to strengthen grassroots provision primary care services and accelerate progress in achieving universal coverage. The Improving Health Workers (ICHWs) Project Save Children piloted a CC-centered service (CCHS) model that strengthened local government engagement, harmonized work different CHW cadres who were working same catchment area each...
To evaluate the competency of trained health workers in detecting and managing hypertensive disorders pregnancy during routine antenatal check-ups (ANCs) at primary care facilities Bangladesh.
World Health Organization revised the global guidelines for management of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) in young infants to recommend use simplified antibiotic therapy settings where access hospital care is not possible. The Bangladesh Ministry and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government (GOB) adopted these guidelines, allowing treatment at first-level facilities. During first year implementation, Projahnmo Study Group USAID/MaMoni Systems Strengthening (HSS) Project supported MoHFW...
Chlorhexidine (CHX) cleansing of the umbilical cord stump is an evidence-based intervention that reduces newborn infections and recommended for high-mortality settings. Bangladesh one first countries to adopt scale up CHX nationally. This study evaluates implementation outcomes in identifies describes key milestones processes up.We adapted RE-AIM framework this study, incorporating WHO/ExpandNet model Scale Up. Adoption incorporation were assessed through program documents interviews with...
Abstract There is a well-recognized need for empirical study of processes and factors that influence scale up evidence-based interventions in low-income countries to address the ‘know-do’ gap. We undertook qualitative case chlorhexidine cleansing umbilical cord (CHX) Bangladesh identify compare facilitators barriers institutionalization expansion stages up. Data collection analysis this were informed by Consolidated Framework Implementation Research (CFIR) WHO/ExpandNet model At national...
Introduction There is a set of globally accepted and nationally adapted signal functions for categorising health facilities maternal services. Newborn resuscitation the only newborn intervention which included in WHO recommended list emergency obstetric care functions. This not enough to comprehensively assess readiness facility providing In order address major causes death, Government Bangladesh has prioritised interventions national scale-up, majority are facility-based. Effective delivery...
Abstract Background This study aimed to identify a set of newborn signal functions (NSFs) that can categorize health facilities and assist policymakers managers in appropriately planning adequately monitoring the progress performance delivering care Bangladesh similar low-income settings. Methods A modified Delphi method was used NSFs cross-sectional facility assessment among randomly selected conducted test them public Bangladesh. In approach, three main steps listing, prioritizing, testing...
needed to improve standards and increase the success of outreach scheme.The scheme seems be a success, saving about 190 bed days in 4 months allowing patients managed most appropriate setting.For some those admitted, has allowed faster discharge.Identification training needs will help formal skills nursing home staff.We intend expand all homes area.