Global Maternal and Child Health
Ghana, Global health, Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, Indonesia, Maternal Health, Newborn health, Planetary Health, Preeclampsia, SDG3, SDGs, SPOT studies, Stillbirth, Suriname, Tanzania, Uganda.
Research aim
Preventable maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity remain unacceptably high in many parts of the world. Inequities in access to quality, respectful and affordable care persist across and within countries, particularly for women, newborns, children and marginalized populations.
Global Maternal and Child Health at Utrecht Life Sciences brings together researchers, educators, clinicians and societal partners to generate evidence and innovations that improve pregnancy, birth and early-life outcomes. We work across the continuum from discovery and clinical research to implementation science, health systems strengthening and policy translation, with a strong emphasis on equitable partnerships and capacity strengthening.
About us
By integrating research, education and care, we aim to reduce avoidable deaths, improve quality of care and ensure that every woman and child has the opportunity to survive and thrive. As such, our efforts aim to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals targets 3.1 and 3.2.
Key themes
- Preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Quality of maternal, newborn and child health care
- First 1,000 days, child growth and nutrition
- Vaccines and infectious diseases in mothers and children (e.g. RSV)
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Health systems strengthening and implementation science
- Equity, inclusion and participatory approaches
- Capacity strengthening and education
Collaborating institutions and partners
- Utrecht University
- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology
- UMC Strategic Theme Mother & Child Health
- UU Strategic Theme Dynamics of Youth
- In collaboration with international academic, clinical and societal partners in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and beyond