Starting in pregnancy
14th International Conference on the Maternal Child Health Handbook
The 14th International Conference on the Maternal and Child Health Handbook will be organised in Manila, Philippines, 7th - 9th of May 2024.
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Our mission
The MCH Handbook is an effective tool, designed to support healthy pregnancies, reduce birth risks and improve the quality of child care.
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MCH handbooks
The MCH Handbook programme has been introduced in more than 30 countries, both developing and developed.
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The community
A community to advocate the use of the MCH Handbook as part of national MCH programmes to strengthen the country’s health care system.