Maternal and Newborn Health Policy Lab

The 2010 Pacific Health Summit will focus on maternal and newborn health (MNH). Relying on the Summit's demonstrated ability to foster collaborations and launch new initiatives, we can–together–forge integrated alliances within the field and enlist new partners to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. The challenges to maternal and newborn health come from many directions. As the globe strives to meet those challenges, we see a unique chance to employ new science that is exciting and relevant, mobilize political will that is increasing in many corners of the world, and engage the private sector now eager to contribute its knowhow. The 2010 Summit will bring together a unique set of individuals from science, industry, health systems, and government in an interactive, moderated discussion that will move the maternal and newborn health agenda forward.

Several related major MNCH events in 2010 are sure to attract the attention of global health policymakers, practitioners, and advocates during a key year in the countdown to 2015. Each conference will make a distinct contribution to the case for investing in the health of women, children, and newborns, adding to the momentum of prioritizing MNCH as we look to 2015 and beyond. The 2010 Summit will build upon the momentum of the exciting arc of MNCH events and inject fresh perspectives into the discussion. For a list of related events, please click here.

Pacific Health Summit brainstorming roundtable discussions convened in key regional locations to discuss how the 2010 June Summit can affectively engage leaders around maternal and newborn health. The meetings will bring together a small group of key stakeholders and implementers from science, industry, and policy to share perspectives and highlight key successes and innovation in the region. Meetings are by invitation only.

Roundtable schedule:

• October 2009: Johannesburg, South Africa


• January 2010: Beijing, China


• February 2010: Hanoi, Vietnam


• February 2010: Bangkok, Thailand




For more information or to suggest additional resources, please contact Ms. Karuna Luthra at +1-206-632-7370 or kluthra@nbr.org.