News from Women Deliver 2013

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Innovative Maternal Health E-training Modules Launched at Global Midwifery Symposium in Kuala Lumpur By Charles Wanga Jhpiego’s Dr. Leslie Mancuso helps launch an innovative e-training to strengthen health care providers skills in managing pregnancy-related complications. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Jhpiego, UNFPA, Intel and the World Health Organization introduced innovative e-modules to strengthen the skills of midwives and

Bihar’s State Nodal Center for Nursing and Midwifery Serves as Educational Model

Three nursing students watch as a trainer demonstrates resuscitation on a newborn doll.

Patna, India — The State Nodal Center (SNC) for Nursing and Midwifery at the College of Nursing in Patna is no stranger to high-profile visitors. Its state-of-the-art computer lab, library and skills lab make this SNC a model for the rigorous education that young nursing students need to provide quality health services for India’s mothers

Jhpiego Tanzania Marks International Earth Day as Part of 40th Anniversary Events

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—On International Earth Day, Jhpiego President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Leslie Mancuso led the Jhpiego staff in Tanzania in planting trees at Charambe Secondary School in Temeke District. This was part of a day of service in the global health non-profit’s worldwide 40th anniversary celebrations. Dr. Mancuso was accompanied by Dr.