March 2026

Championing Representation in Maternal Health: An Interview with Dr Chiamaka Elumogo

This International Women’s Month, we spotlight Dr Chiamaka Elumogo, a doctor and researcher whose work in maternal health is driven by advocacy, representation, and a commitment to equity. From an early passion for helping people, inspired by her mother’s career in clinical microbiology, Chiamaka pursued medicine with a clear vision: to blend science with activism. […]

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Policy Lab: Integrating Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Maternal Health

On 17 March, CRIBS Global convened a Policy Lab in Sierra Leone to explore how point-of-care maternal diagnostics can be sustainably integrated into routine health services. The event followed the launch of CRADLE-B and brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and community representatives to address pressing challenges in maternal health. Collaborative Focus Participants worked in facilitated

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CRADLE B- SMART Launches in Sierra Leone

CRADLE B-SMART, a new programme aimed at reducing preventable maternal and neonatal deaths, launched on 13 March in Sierra Leone. The programme aims to strengthen care for women and their babies affected by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, anaemia, and haemorrhage. This will be achieved by enabling earlier engagement in antenatal care, improving

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Driven by Women for Women

Celebrating Women Scientists Transforming Maternal Health Across continents, women scientists are driving a quiet revolution in maternal health. Their work is reshaping care for mothers and babies, bringing evidence-based innovations to communities that need them most. At the heart of this movement is CRIBS Global, an international consortium led by Kings College London, powered predominantly

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FemTech: Innovation for Equity in Women’s Health

A new Lancet Obstetrics & Gynaecology Viewpoint by Dr Alexandra Ridout, Professor Eugene Oteng-Ntim and Professor Andrew Shennan, alongside a podcast by Dr Ridout on the article, explores how FemTech can help close some of the most persistent gaps in women’s health. Originally associated with fertility and wellness apps, FemTech is now expanding to include point-of-care

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