Publications
The U.S. Agency for International
Development provides current information on maternal and child health
and USAID efforts
to support such programs. The following reports
and publications are available for download.
- Global Health and Child Survival: Progress Report to Congress 2010-2011
In the last 20 years, the world has saved more than 50 million children's lives and reduced maternal mortality by one-third. This report details those successes for the time frame of 2010-2011.
- Report to Congress: Health-Related Research and Development Activities at USAID - October 2010 [PDF 1.4MB]
With this report, USAID provides its final update on the Agency’s 2006–2010 health research strategy for using research funds to stimulate the development and introduction of key products. Significant progress has been made in many areas, influencing policies and programming on the ground in real time.
- Promoting Evidence & Action for Respectful Care at Birth [PDF, 454KB]
When women are able to access needed quality health services and protect themselves from the many health risks they face, long-term social and economic progress can be achieved. The U.S. Government’s Global Health Initiative seeks to remove barriers that prevent women from accessing lifesaving health services.
- USAID Global Health: Improving Global Health Improves the World
For 50 years, USAID has worked to improve health globally and supported interventions in poor countries around the world to help prevent illness, provide treatment, improve family planning, and strengthen health systems. Read more on how USAID is helping people live longer, healthier, more productive lives.
- Two Decades of Progress: USAID’s Child Survival and Maternal Health Program [PDF, 3.9MB]
In commemoration of the Day of the African Child on June 16, 2009, USAID released this report which documents the progress in child survival and showcases USAID’s contribution to a global partnership that has resulted in saving 6 to 7 million children's lives each year.
- Report to Congress: Working Toward the Goal of Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality: USAID Programming and Response to FY08 Appropriations
This report is produced by USAID and provides details on maternal and child programs in 30 priority countries, as well as FY08 funding levels.
- Investing in Nutrition [PDF, 251KB]
Malnutrition remains the world’s most serious
health problem and the single biggest contributor to
child mortality. This brochure covers USAID's efforts to achieve sustainable
reductions in global hunger and malnutrition.
- Immunization Essentials: A Practical Field Guide
Available in English, French, and Spanish, this publication is produced by USAID and provides technically and operationally sound information for immunization program managers in developing countries and for people who support them, particularly field staff of donor agencies.
- Development
Experience Clearinghouse
Access the online resource of USAID funded technical and program documentation.
- Global
Health Publications
- Archive of additional MCH publications from 2005-2006
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