{UAH} Vote to Benefit Safe Birth in Uganda: UCSF Grand Challenge-Saving Lives at Birth

 

                                                                                   

From: CTSI, GHP Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 3:00 PM Subject: UCSF Grand Challenge-Saving Lives at Birth     Researchers from the UCSF Department of Ob/Gyn, in partnership with Makerere University and GPAS (Global Partners in Anesthesia & Surgery)   placed as finalists in this important competition. Read   the proposal    ("From reactive to proactive: reorganizing the labor ward to save lives") and please vote by July 31. http://savinglivesatbirth.net/summaries/252   Background: Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development partners recently announced 53 finalists in its third global call for innovative ideas to save the lives of mothers and newborns in developing countries.  From July 29th- July 31st, 53 finalists will compete in Washington, D.C.,  displaying and defending their ideas among development experts, fellow innovators and potential funders. The award nominees with the most promising innovations will be announced on July 31st   The finalist with the most votes will receive the honorary "People's Choice Award."