Maternal Health

Description of SVG

FIP’s maternal health programme is a dedicated initiative aimed at addressing maternal healthcare needs and reducing disparities. This programme is committed to tackling the pressing issue of maternal health by understanding the complex web of health inequities that impact not only mothers but also their infants and children.

Programme objectives: 

  1. Understand health inequities and their effects on maternal health, but also their infants/children.
  2. Identify opportunities and best practices that improve equity in maternal health.
  3. Develop tools and resources to support pharmacy-based maternal health care. ​

Pharmacists supporting women and responsible use of medicines: Empowering informal caregivers

2018 

This report aims to provide guidance on how pharmacists can empower informal caregivers, particularly women, in the responsible use of medicines.