Towards improving the quality of maternal and newborn care in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea -Dr Alyce Wilson
Quality care improves maternal and newborn health outcomes. Quality maternal and newborn care refers to the provision of evidence-based and respectful care to women and newborns by experienced and competent healthcare providers in a well-equipped and supportive environment. There is a need to prioritise improving the quality of maternal and newborn care globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, such as Papua New Guinea, where women and newborns experience high rates of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period