Maternal and
Child Health
(MCH)
UNDER SUPERVISION PROF / HODA ESMAT
ASSIST. PROF/ FATMA KHALIL
DR / AHMED REZIK
DR / ESLAM NASEB
DR / ESRAA YASSER
DR / OMNIA AKRAM
DR / YOUSEF HEMDAN
200016806 Mohamed derbala
200016888 Mohamed mohsen
200015421 Mohamed sabry
200012463 Mohamed samy
200015290 Essam omar
1. Introduction 2. DEF.
3. Importance 4. Objectives
Outlines
6. Services for
5. Functions of
Maternal and
MCH
Child
7. 8. Health
Reproductive Education and
Health Services Challenges.
• Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
focuses on improving the health and
well-being of mothers, infants, and
children.
• Encompasses preventive, curative,
Introduction and promotive services.
• Aims to reduce mortality and enhance
quality of life.
• Maternal and Child Health
(MCH):
- A branch of public health
Definition focused on the health of
mothers, infants, and children.
- Addresses health disparities
and ensures equitable care.
• Ensures the survival and
health of mothers and children.
• Reduces preventable deaths
and health complications.
Importance
of MCH • Promotes healthy
communities and breaks the
cycle of poverty.
• Contributes to achieving
Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).
• Reduce maternal and child
mortality and morbidity.
• Promote safe motherhood
and healthy childhood.
Objectives • Strengthen reproductive
health and family planning.
of MCH
• Prevent and manage
nutritional deficiencies.
• Enhance health education
and awareness.
• Deliver antenatal, perinatal,
and postnatal care.
• Provide immunization and
preventive services.
Functions of • Address adolescent
reproductive health.
MCH
• Promote breastfeeding and
proper nutrition.
• Formulate policies and ensure
implementation.
Maternal Health Services
• Nutritional • Antenatal
support and care to
health monitor
education. pregnancy.
• Skilled birth
• Postnatal attendance
care to
and
ensure
emergency
recovery and
obstetric
health.
care.
Child Health Services
• Immunization
• Neonatal care
against
to reduce infant
preventable
mortality.
diseases.
• Treatment for • Growth and
childhood developmental
illnesses. monitoring.
Reproductive Health Services
• Family planning and contraception.
• Prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs).
• Counseling on reproductive and sexual health.
• Addressing high -risk pregnancies.
Nutrition Services
• Promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
• Addressing malnutrition in mothers and children.
• Providing micronutrient supplementation.
• Educating families on healthy diets.
• Educating about hygiene and
sanitation.
• Raising awareness of maternal
Health and child health needs.
Education • Teaching early signs of
complications.
• Promoting healthy behaviors in
communities.
• Collecting data to
assess program impact.
• Identifying gaps in
Monitoring healthcare services.
and
Evaluation • Improving resource
allocation and service
delivery.
• Ensuring accountability
in MCH programs.
• Sustainable Development
Goal 3 (SDG 3): Ensure healthy
lives for all.
Global
• WHO’s Safe Motherhood
Initiatives Initiative.
Supporting • UNICEF’s Child Survival
MCH Programs.
• Global alliances for maternal
and child health improvement.
Challenges in MCH
• Limited access to healthcare in rural areas.
• Financial constraints and lack of resources.
• Cultural and social barriers.
• Shortage of skilled healthcare providers.
• Strengthening
community-based
interventions.
• Leveraging technology
for telemedicine and
Future remote care.
Directions
for MCH • Increasing funding for
MCH programs.
• Building partnerships
with global
organizations.
Case Studies or Success Stories
• Example 1: Reduction in child mortality through
vaccination in Country X.
• Example 2: Community health workers improving
maternal care in rural areas.
• Example 3: Innovative mobile apps for
reproductive health education.
Conclusion
• Maternal and Child Health is
vital for public health.
• Strengthening MCH services
leads to healthier communities.
• Collaboration is key to
achieving sustainable impact.
The end
THANK YOU
