Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Development of Midwifery
Director / Head:
Mw Jovita Ortiz
Institution:
Escuela de Obstetricia, Departamento de Promoción de la Salud de la Mujer y el Recién Nacido, Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
Address:
Avenida Independencia 1027: Comuna Independencia
8389199
Metropolitan Region
Town:
Santiago
Country:
CHILE
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
(56-2) 9786619
Fax:
(56-2) 7778743
Date of Designation:
17/Jan/2008
Last Redesignation:
18/Jan/2020
Expiry:
18/Jan/2024
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- As requested by PAHO/WHO provide support in the development of training models and training in midwifery.
- Upon request by PAHO/WHO provide support in the dissemination of PAHO/WHO guidance on midwifery.
- Upon request by PAHO/WHO provide technical input to inform PAHO/WHO guidelines, information systems, and tools.
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Subjects:
- Child & maternal health
- Reproductive health (excluding HIV/AIDS)
- Nursing
Types of activity:
- Training and education
- Research
- Information dissemination
WHO Outputs:
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1.1.1 - Countries enabled to provide high-quality, people-centred health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages |
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1.3.4 - Research and development agenda defined and research coordinated in line with public health priorities |
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4.1.3 - Strengthened evidence base, prioritization and uptake of WHO generated norms and standards and improved research capacity and the ability to effectively and sustainably scale up innovations, including digital technology, in countries. |
Responsible Officer:
DE MUCIO Bremen
Phone:
+598 41036
Technical Counterpart:
PORTELA Anayda Gerarda
Phone:
+41 22 791 2914
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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