DOCTORAL THESIS. In several South Asian countries, midwifery is not an established profession. As a result, complications in both mothers and newborns are extremely common. Malin Bogren has been commissioned by the UN to work in Nepal, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. In her thesis, she presents a strategy on how the midwifery profession can be established in low-income countries – and in this way, improve the health of mothers and newborn. …
Six centers get the green light for UGOT Challenges
STRATIGIC The Vice-Chancellor has approved six new centers for UGOT Challenges – a SEK 300 million project at the University of Gothenburg that addresses social problems at the global level. Two of the centers are directed by researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy. The Vice-Chancellor’s decision for Stage 2 of UGOT Challenges was based on an assessment by an external panel of experts. Twelve of the 100 prospective centers that expressed interest…