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New global guidance supports community and lay health workers in postpartum hemorrhage prevention

Ejembi C, Norick P, Starrs A, Thapa K

International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2013

VSI CEO, Pam Norick; Family Care International President, Ann Starrs; and Drs. Clara Ejembi (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria) and Kasum Thapa (Jhpiego-Asia Region), published a commentary highlighting new global recommendations and case examples from Nigeria and Nepal that illustrate community engagement and empowerment as critical strategies in successful postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) programming with misoprostol.

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Making a Difference with Misoprostol: The Case of VSI

Prata N, Norick P, Bledsoe S, Lowe R, Moran M

2014

Since Nigeria became the first country in the world to register misoprostol, there has been an explosion in global interest around the medicine. VSI is proud to have contributed to this body of work with its unique approach and pioneering misoprostol program.

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Rwanda PPH Misoprostol Flipchart

2013

Information, education and communication (IEC) campaign sample from a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) operations research project in Rwanda using the local Kinyarwanda language.

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Misoprostol Information, Education and Communication: Examples from the Field

2013

A guide to assist program planners on developing information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns as part of a misoprostol program. The focus of the content and messaging is on misoprostol for the prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in Africa.

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Rwanda PPH Misoprostol Handout 2013

2013

Information, education and communication (IEC) campaign sample from a postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) operations research project in Rwanda using the local Kinyarwanda language.

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Contraceptive Pocket Reference for Clinicians: Rwanda

2014

This Contraceptive Pocket Guide from Rwanda details the contraceptive methods that can be used for postpartum and postabortion care services.

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Global Misoprostol Registration Map

2014

VSI's Global Misoprostol Map presents a snapshot of the current registration status of misoprostol worldwide. Registration is the process by which a drug is approved by a regulatory agency for importation, distribution and marketing for a specific medical indication after a thorough review of its effectiveness, safety and manufacturing process. It is a key strategy and critical first step to improving access to any drug or device.

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VSI Overview

2014

Every two minutes a woman dies in pregnancy or childbirth around the globe. During its operation, VSI worked to change this by connecting women with life-saving medicines and services. This document provides an overview of VSI's approach to access as well as key accomplishments improving product availability in developing countries.

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VSI Theory of Change for Women and Girls

2014

VSI’s Theory of Change offers a perspective on how effective, lasting change can occur for the health of women and girls, by forging institutional commitments, changing health policies and health system practices, and building evidence for distribution models that increase access for those in the most remote areas.

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Misoprostol Regimens Pocket Reference for Clinicians: Rwanda

2014

A pocket reference for clinicians, this Misoprostol Regimens Pocket Guide from Rwanda details the dosage and route recommendations for the administraiton of misoprostol use in obstetrics and gynecology.

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