Alabama Expedites Medicaid for Pregnant Women to Combat High Mortality Rates
Alabama passed a bill to expedite Medicaid coverage for pregnant women for up to 60 days while applications are processed, aiming to reduce the state's high maternal and infant mortality rates, which are nearly double the national average.
Alabama Expedites Medicaid for Pregnant Women to Combat High Mortality Rates
Alabama passed a bill to expedite Medicaid coverage for pregnant women for up to 60 days while applications are processed, aiming to reduce the state's high maternal and infant mortality rates, which are nearly double the national average.
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20% Bias Score
Mobile App Combats High Maternal Mortality in Developing Nations
Véronique Thouvenot's Zero Mothers Die app combats the 300,000 annual maternal deaths estimated by the WHO, providing vital pregnancy information in nine dialects offline to women in impoverished areas of Africa, Peru and Brazil.
Mobile App Combats High Maternal Mortality in Developing Nations
Véronique Thouvenot's Zero Mothers Die app combats the 300,000 annual maternal deaths estimated by the WHO, providing vital pregnancy information in nine dialects offline to women in impoverished areas of Africa, Peru and Brazil.
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24% Bias Score
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
AI-Powered Software Reduces Neonatal Deaths in Malawi
AI-enabled foetal monitoring software at Malawi's Area 25 health centre reduced stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% in three years, saving a baby's life in a recent case where a timely cesarean section was performed.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Axes Maternal Health Panel After Abortion Deaths Leak
Georgia disbands a maternal mortality task force after a leak reveals details about deaths linked to the state's abortion laws, sparking controversy and highlighting the ongoing debate about reproductive rights.
Georgia Axes Maternal Health Panel After Abortion Deaths Leak
Georgia disbands a maternal mortality task force after a leak reveals details about deaths linked to the state's abortion laws, sparking controversy and highlighting the ongoing debate about reproductive rights.
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40% Bias Score
Liberian Health Minister Defends Appointment of Specialized Doctors as County Health Officers
Liberian Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto defended her decision to appoint specialized doctors as County Health Officers, citing a drop in maternal mortality in Montserrado County due to an OB/GYN CHO, despite concerns from lawmakers; the issue is under review by the Committee on Health.
Liberian Health Minister Defends Appointment of Specialized Doctors as County Health Officers
Liberian Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto defended her decision to appoint specialized doctors as County Health Officers, citing a drop in maternal mortality in Montserrado County due to an OB/GYN CHO, despite concerns from lawmakers; the issue is under review by the Committee on Health.
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40% Bias Score
Hospital's Failures Lead to Mother's Postpartum Hemorrhage Death
Laura-Jane Seaman, 36, died at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, on December 23, 2022, from a postpartum hemorrhage due to staff failing to identify and treat her significant bleeding despite repeated concerns, according to a prevention of future deaths report.
Hospital's Failures Lead to Mother's Postpartum Hemorrhage Death
Laura-Jane Seaman, 36, died at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, on December 23, 2022, from a postpartum hemorrhage due to staff failing to identify and treat her significant bleeding despite repeated concerns, according to a prevention of future deaths report.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Woman Nearly Dies After Being Denied Miscarriage Care Due to Restrictive Abortion Laws
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a Texas woman nearly died from complications of a miscarriage after being denied necessary medical care for four days due to restrictive state abortion laws, highlighting the dangers of vague and restrictive legislation and a 56% rise in maternal mortality i...
Texas Woman Nearly Dies After Being Denied Miscarriage Care Due to Restrictive Abortion Laws
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a Texas woman nearly died from complications of a miscarriage after being denied necessary medical care for four days due to restrictive state abortion laws, highlighting the dangers of vague and restrictive legislation and a 56% rise in maternal mortality i...
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64% Bias Score