Protecting pregnant women from climate disasters: Strategies in the aftermath of Pakistan's devastating flood

Abstract

SynopsisSudden‐onset climate events can have a significant impact on maternal health care systems, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries where resources are limited. We outline strategic policies that can help anticipate and plan for such disasters and help minimize negative maternal outcomes.

Editorial: Women facing crises

“…Reflecting the global scope of the problem, this issue contains, among others, reports from South Korea, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Mexico, Colombia, Palestine, and Turkey on SRHR outcomes, mitigation and response strategies to crisis 2–11 . Included articles highlight the vulnerability of refugees 12 and the disastrous impact regime change can have on access to services and maternal outcomes 5 .…”

“…Reflecting the global scope of the problem, this issue contains, among others, reports from South Korea, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Mexico, Colombia, Palestine, and Turkey on SRHR outcomes, mitigation and response strategies to crisis. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Included articles highlight the vulnerability of refugees 12 and the disastrous impact regime change can have on access to services and maternal outcomes. 5 Several papers highlight the individual resources of disadvantaged populations, showing that sometimes vulnerable groups fare better than expected because of systems that rise to the occasion, or because of a resilience we are unable to measure.…”