humanitarian news and analysis a service of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Space-age technology to reduce maternal deaths KUALA LUMPUR, 21 June 2013 (IRIN) – Space-age technology, neoprene (the same material used for wet suits) and Velcro have gone in

  Zimbabwe: The Miracle Garment 20 June 2013 Tatenda Mugariri is a lucky woman who has lived to tell her story. Only last year, she almost knocked heaven’s doors only to find them heavily sealed. She had experienced pregnancy complications at six months and bled profusely.

IPP Media.com reports back from Women Deliver in Kuala Lumpur. Their article on the NASG highlights use in Tanzania and other African countries.   Technological device helps in war against maternal mortality By Joana Mantey 12th June 2013   The anti shock garment has been su

Rising stars and solutions By Rina Jimenez-David Philippine Daily Inquirer Saturday, June 1st, 2013 “Come on, all of you, hold this with me. We’re all responsible for this award,” said Sen. Pia Cayetano shortly after receiving the “Rising Star Award” at the closing of the “Women Deliv

The Women Deliver press kit is now available on the Pathfinder website. Check it out for all details related to our press conference on May 30th at Women Deliver. Press Release – New Innovations in Prevention and Treating Postpartum Hemorrhage Are Saving Lives

NASG for Post-Childbirth Bleeding by Nurul Islam Hasib from Kuala Lumpur, bdnews24.com Published: May 30, 2013   A new ‘cost-effective’ method to stop fatal post-childbirth bleeding has been showcased by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) . Read the full article here.