Key Events

Global Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

Sixth Annual Pediatric Bioethics Conference
Tiny Babies, Large Questions:
Ethical Issues in Prenatal and Neonatal Care
July 23-23, 2010
Seattle, WA

For most families, pregnancy and the birth of a child is an exciting and joyous time of hope and celebration. But sometimes, difficult and challenging ethical issues can emerge regarding the application of medical technology, the role of parental decision-making — and the impact of these decisions on tiny and vulnerable human beings.

Maternal Health Task Force
August 30-September 1, 2010
New Delhi

The Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) are pleased to announce the Global Maternal Health Conference 2010. Together, MHTF and PHFI will convene an unprecedented gathering of approximately 500 maternal health experts and their allies in a global technical and programmatic meeting focused exclusively on maternal health.
The Global Maternal Health Conference 2010 aims to build on the existing momentum around MDG5 to coalesce and catalyze the maternal health field. Lessons learned, neglected issues, and innovative thinking will be the underpinnings of the conference, and the anticipated outcome is increased consensus around the evidence, programs and advocacy needed to improve maternal health.