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GAPPS works to eliminate prematurity and stillbirths globally. The one million annual deaths from prematurity contribute to more under-five deaths than AIDS, malaria or tuberculosis. In addition, a staggering three million stillbirths occur each year, yet this often-taboo topic is rarely addressed. In collaboration with diverse global partners in science, public health and policy, GAPPS is advancing research to understand causes; accelerating delivery of low-cost, effective interventions; and raising awareness about these neglected issues. GAPPS is also building a repository of data and specimens from pregnant women, such as blood and tissues, which will serve as a significant global resource in advancing medical and public health research.
GAPPS works to improve maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes globally. We collaborate with the best minds in science, public health and policy to achieve three goals: 1) catalyze research to understand causes and find solutions; 2) accelerate the delivery of effective interventions; and 3) set the stage for policy action among U.S. and global stakeholders.
Headquarters
1100 Olive Way, Suite 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
USA
Phone: 206-884-2777
Fax: 206-884-1040
Web: http://www.gapps.org
Alliance
GAPPS collaborates with diverse stakeholders from developing and developed countries: researchers, healthcare practitioners, United Nations and government agencies, nonprofits and philanthropists.
Activities
- May 2009 International Conference on Prematurity and Stillbirth. The conference program will be composed of the keynote address, plenary sessions and thematic workgroups.
- Comprehensive literature review of published and unpublished data on premature birth and stillbirth
- Gap analysis of what is known and what needs to be studied to improve birth outcomes and neonatal care in various country settings
- Advocacy analysis to assess the current attitudes and commitments of key international players toward prematurity and stillbirth.
- GAPPS Repository is a diverse and comprehensive collection of data and maternal samples that will be shared with researchers around the world