[OPEN] Call for Good Practices for Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Based on Primary Health Care
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) through the Departments of Health Systems and Services (HSS), invites national government authorities and intergovernmental organizations to participate in the Call for Good Practices for Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Based on Primary Health Care.
The purpose of this call for proposals is to recognize, document, and disseminate good practices in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in the Americas. The aim is to foster cooperation among countries, promote the replication of successful experiences, and contribute to progress toward more equitable and sustainable health systems, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The call will be open from October 28 to December 31, 2025, for the submission of good practice proposals.
General Information about the Call
PAHO seeks to highlight and disseminate replicable experiences that contribute to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in the Region by promoting the health and well-being of populations. This call for proposals is highly relevant and in keeping with the six strategic lines described in the Call to Action Zero Preventable Maternal Deaths in the Americasissued by the Director of PAHO in June 2024.
Disseminating successful experiences and fostering cooperation among countries are crucial to scaling up effective solutions and adapting them to a range of different contexts, maximizing the impact of public health actions. Focusing these initiatives on primary care ensures broader, more equitable, and sustainable access, in line with the principles of universal coverage.
Furthermore, progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality contributes directly to the achievement of the SDGs, particularly:
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being.
- SDG 1: No poverty
- SDG 2: Zero hunger
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions.
This Call is OPEN for submissions.
Participantes:
- National government authorities: ministries, national agencies, subnational agencies, such as local or regional governments, and other public entities reporting directly to the government.
- Intergovernmental organizations: the United Nations and its funds and specialized agencies, and other similar organizations.
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- French
Submission deadline:
December 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time).
Submission of proposals
- Create an account by clicking on “Submit Your Good Practice” in the top menu.
- Document and submit your proposal following the instructions outlined in the Guide for Proposal Submission and the Terms of Reference for the Call.
Only proposals submitted through PAHO’s Good Public Health Practices Portal will be accepted. Proposals submitted through other means will not be considered.
Each author may submit a maximum of two (2) proposals within this call.
If any issues are identified or additional information is required, the person responsible for the proposal will be notified via email. Once the requested information is provided, the good practice proposal can be resubmitted for a new evaluation.
Technical Review Committee
A recognition is extended to the following members of the Technical Review Committee for this Call for Good Practices who will carry the technical assessment of the proposals received:
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Suzanne J. Serruya | Pan American Health Organization |
| Pablo Durán | Pan American Health Organization |
| Claudio Sosa | Pan American Health Organization |
| Thais A. Forster | Pan American Health Organization |
| Lorena Binfa | University of Chile |
Announcement of results
The result of the Call is now published and available for consultation on this Portal.
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