A new Cochrane review led by Dr Alice Beardmore-Gray from King’s College London, with senior authorship from Professor Cathy Cluver of Stellenbosch University, shows that planned early birth nearly halves serious complications for women with high blood pressure in pregnancy — without raising the risk of a caesarean section. For the obstetricians who care for […]
The CRIBS Global team has had a busy week of marking World Pre-eclampsia Day and week across the globe in Sierra Leone, Zambia, India and Brazil, with a variety of activities, talks, distribution of fliers, measuring blood pressure, testimonials from pre-eclampsia survivors on radio, panel discussions, marches, discussions on symptoms and signs and a well-attended
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The JNMC Women’s and Children’s Health Research Unit in Belagavi, India, recently became the hub of an inspiring international collaboration. From April 27–29, 2026, the Unit hosted the protocol training for the PAPAGAIO–Delivery study (Placental growth factor testing and planned delivery for late preterm pre-eclampsia), a landmark randomised controlled trial designed to improve outcomes for
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Every year, thousands of women die from a condition that is both common and largely preventable: preeclampsia. It’s a silent threat in pregnancy, but one that can be managed — if it’s caught in time. Recently, the PAPAGAIO NIHR Global Health Research group achieved a remarkable milestone: they recruited their 1000th participant to a global
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Hear from world leaders in pre-eclampsia, gain insights from early career researchers, and explore perspectives from both high-income and low- and middle-income countries. This session will give you a snapshot of what’s happening in pre-eclampsia research worldwide right now. Whether you’re a researcher, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the latest developments, this is a
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World Health Day is observed each year on 7 April, offering an opportunity to reflect on global health challenges and the progress being made across medical research and care. To mark the day, Springer Nature from BMC Pregnancy, spoke with Dr Alexandra Ridout about her work in tackling maternal health inequalities and the most recent
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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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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, 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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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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