The Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health (CFWH) Launches Comprehensive Effort to Combat Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
2024年7月23日 - 9:30PM
Despite Canada’s high-income status and universal healthcare
system, the country faces significant challenges in maternal
health, which include not only mortality but also
morbidity—conditions and complications related to pregnancy,
childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Statistics indicate a concerning rise in
Canada’s maternal mortality rate, which stood at 8.53 per 100,000
live births in 2022, marking a 154.9% increase since 2000. This
uptick underscores the need for concerted efforts to reverse this
trend and ensure the safety of Canadian mothers, and more
specifically, minority mothers, who are disproportionately
impacted.
Supported by the Society of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), the CFWH is spearheading
initiatives to delve deeper into the causes of maternal mortality,
aiming to pave the way for targeted interventions that can
substantially improve maternal healthcare outcomes and prevent
maternal deaths. This includes key events like the Annual Clinical
and Scientific Conference hosted by the SOGC on June 14 in
Edmonton.
Dr. George Carson, President of CFWH, said, “Any maternal death
is a devastating tragedy, particularly since many are preventable.
To prevent these deaths, an essential prerequisite is knowing why
they happen and to know that we need a national registry to be
considered by all.”
It seeks to establish a Confidential Enquiry System, a crucial
system for better understanding maternal mortality and morbidity,
helping to identify preventable factors and reduce maternal deaths.
Support for research initiatives remains pivotal to the CFWH’s
efforts. The Kitty Carr Fund, dedicated to preventing maternal
morbidity and mortality, represents a vital avenue for individuals
and organizations to contribute to meaningful change. Donations to
the Kitty Carr Fund directly support medical doctors’ research to
reduce maternal mortality in Canada.
End Preventable Maternal & Infant
Mortality & Morbidity in Canada by 2030
The CFWH calls upon healthcare professionals, policymakers, and
the community at large to join in the effort to enhance maternal
healthcare in Canada, ensuring a healthier future for all mothers
and their families.
About the Canadian Foundation for
Women's Health
The CFWH is the nation’s leading organization
dedicated to advancing research, advocacy, and education in women’s
health. With a focus on maternal health, the CFWH strives to
improve healthcare outcomes for women across Canada, advocating for
systemic changes and increased awareness of health issues affecting
women.
About the Society of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists of Canada
The CFWH was formed as the charitable wing of
the SOGC. Established in 1944, the organization has 4,000 members,
including obstetricians, gynecologists, family physicians, nurses,
midwives, and allied health professionals working in women's sexual
and reproductive health. The SOGC strives to advance medical
practices around women’s health through clinical guidelines, online
courses, and events.
Contact:Dr. George CarsonCanadian Foundation
for Women’s HealthGeorge.Carson@saskhealthauthority.ca