When the new government came into power earlier this year, DFID Ministers made it clear from the outset that improving maternal health and tackling malaria were two of their top priorities. It comes as no surprise then that the first two public consultations announced by DFID since the election have been launched to gather input for new ‘business plans’ (they are no longer called strategies) on these two issues.
When developing or updating policies, DFID is keen to consult with a wide range of interested groups, both in the UK and particularly from the developing countries that DFID is working in. No matter what your background, experience or level of expertise, you have an opportunity to give input on the development of policies that could affect millions of lives.
Read on to find more information about how you can participate in the recently announced public consultations on maternal health and malaria. Continue reading
This year’s theme is on “delivering solutions for girls and women” and focuses on reaching Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5 – to improve reproductive and maternal health. Webcasts from the conference will be available on the 
