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:
(56-9)66188760
Fax:
(56-2) 7778743
Date of Designation:
17/Jan/2008
Last Redesignation:
18/Jan/2024
Expiry:
18/Jan/2028
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- Upon request by PAHO/WHO, the proposed institution will develop and conduct capacity-building activities to strengthen or update competencies in midwifery.
- In response to requests from PAHO/WHO, the proposed institution will provide technical input that may inform PAHO/WHO-designed recommendations and tools that contribute to strengthening of women's health and the technical performance of midwives.
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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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50.1.9 - Assessing progress, sharing knowledge and promoting the exchange of information |
Responsible Officer:
DE MUCIO Bremen
Phone:
+598 41036
Technical Counterpart:
PORTELA Anayda Gerarda
Phone:
+41796037426
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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