This session focuses on the impact of climate change on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) addressing the evidence base, policy implications, and solutions.
"Involving men as supportive partners in maternity care was associated with better adherence to recommended healthy practices after childbirth." Burkina Faso has high rates of maternal and infant mortality.
"The locally-delivered components of the Alive & Thrive initiative improved the knowledge, attitudes, and mothers reporting of exclusive breastfeeding practices by the time of the endline survey."
This panel will focus on recent findings that highlight how climate change-related factors such as extreme heat, natural disasters and displacement disproportionately impact women and girls and have exacerbated violence against them.