Improving the lives of mothers and newborns

Related program: Center for Advocacy and Policy

How PATH strengthens advocacy networks and drives action for better maternal and child health programs

Despite significant progress in child survival and maternal health over the past decades, many countries, particularly in Africa, are still facing challenges with millions of preventable deaths. While child mortality rates have declined, progress in maternal and newborn health has stalled in recent years, primarily due to inequities in access to quality and affordable health care.

PATH is working to address these disparities through targeted advocacy efforts to improve the continuum of care for women, children, and families. We work with decision-makers at the highest levels, leveraging our technical expertise to inform policies, and we strengthen advocacy networks across geographies to help drive action at all levels. By equipping advocates with tools, strategies, and platforms to drive change, PATH’s maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) advocacy initiatives secure investments and hold stakeholders accountable, ensuring all mothers and newborns can access lifesaving health interventions that help them survive and thrive.

Highlights from our work:
Regional MNCH advocacy dialogue series

PATH hosted a series of regional MNCH advocacy dialogues to equip advocates with tools and strategies, fostering partnerships needed to accelerate progress toward global maternal, newborn, and child health targets.

Accelerating action for maternal, newborn, and child health

Prioritizing maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is urgently needed to address the preventable deaths of mothers and infants. This article explores the critical need for coordinated advocacy, strong policies, and targeted investments to improve health outcomes and ensure that lifesaving interventions reach those in greatest need.

Tools deliver data to boost advocacy for maternal, newborn, and child health

This article explores how PATH convenes partners to share frameworks and other resources to help advocates strengthen their efforts by leveraging data.

MNCH Program Page

This comprehensive program page showcases PATH's efforts and initiatives aimed at improving MNCH through targeted advocacy, healthcare system strengthening, and global partnerships.