Citation

Ngwena CG, Kismödi E, Palestra F, Stahlhofer M, Mohan K. Int. J. Gynaecol. Obstet. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1002/ijgo.15764

PMID

38958931

Abstract

Historically, countries have primarily relied on policy rather than legislation to implement Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response systems (MPDSR). However, evidence shows significant disparities in how MPDSR is implemented among different countries. In this article, we argue for the importance of establishing MPDSR systems mandated by law and aligned with the country's constitutional provisions, regional and international human rights obligations, and public health commitments. We highlight how a "no blame" approach can be regulated to provide a balance between confidentiality of the system and access to justice and remedies.

Language: en

Keywords

human rights; legislation; confidentiality; accountability; “no blame” approach; access to justice; maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response systems; MPDSR; remedies