Anne Thomas, Tchaa Abalo Bakai, Tinah Atcha-Oubou, Tchassama Tchadjobo, Muriel Rabilloud, Nicolas Voirin
Exploring malaria prediction models in Togo: a time series forecasting by health district and target group
BMJ open
maternal mortality nepal dropped 553 186 per 100 000 live births 20002017 66 decline neonatal mortality dropped 40 21 per 1000 live births 20002018 48 decline stillbirths dropped 28 18 per 1000 births 20002019 34 decline nepal outperformed countries mortality improvements adjusted economic growth making nepal success study describes mechanisms contributed achievements mixedmethod case study used identify drivers mortality decline methods used included literature review keyinformant interviews focusgroup discussions secondary analysis datasets validation workshops despite geographical challenges periods political instability nepal massively increased percentage women delivering health facilities skilled birth attendance 2000 2019 although challenges remain also evidence improved quality equityofaccess antenatal care childbirth services study found policymaking implementation processes adaptive evidenceinformed made use data research involved participants inside outside government consistent focus reducing inequalities policies programmes nepal implemented 2000 2020 improve maternal newborn health outcomes unique paper argue nepal able move rapidly stage 2 stage 3 mortality transition framework despite achievements nepal still faces many challenges ensuring equal access qualitycare women newborns