Episcopal Relief & Development: Maternal & Child Health Programs
In order to reduce illness and death among expectant and new mothers and their children, Episcopal Relief & Development supports local initiatives that train health workers and community volunteers to actively engage with families and monitor child health. We are saving lives by encouraging pregnant women to seek prenatal care, promoting nutrition for mother and child and ensuring that babies receive the recommended vaccinations.
Pregnant women and children under age five are particularly impacted by diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS. These groups are most vulnerable to death from malaria infection. In response, our NetsforLife® program partnership reaches out specifically to young families with protective mosquito nets and education about how to prevent and identify the disease. In communities with high HIV/AIDS rates, our partners promote care that prevents the disease’s transmission from mother to child, and offers supportive services to families affected by HIV/AIDS.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-we-do/our-programs/maternal-and-child-health
