Where is the money for stillbirths? Hybrid symposium

6 March 2024 13:00 – 14:15 GMT
LSHTM, Keppel Street (Manson Lecture Theatre), London WC1E 7HT, UK & Virtual

By MARCH Centre at LSHTM

In this hybrid event we will discuss two exciting new papers published in Lancet Global health  around donor and research funding for stillbirths – highlighting gaps and opportunities to drive more investment and accountability in funding for stillbirths.

Agenda

WhatWhoTimings
Opening and scene setting Hannah Blencowe5 minutes
Pre-recorded presentation 1: Donor funding mentioning newborns or stillbirths 2002-2019: levels, trends and gaps 10 minutes
Pre-recorded presentation 2: Research funding for newborns and stillbirths over the last decade: who funds what, where and to who? 10 minutes
Open floor questions for presentersModerator: Hannah Blencowe10 minutes
Panel discussionModerator: Joy Lawn
Panelists:
Grace Mwashigadi (Parent-researcher)
UK research funder (donor - TBC)
PMNCH donor constituency (TBC)
Susannah Leisher (University of Utah, Parent-researcher, co-chair Stillbirth Advocacy Working group)
30 minutes
Next steps for action: Global Stillbirth Advocacy Guide/ other resources for actionPaula Quigley (International Stillbirth Alliance)5 minutes
CloseHannah Blencowe 

Links to papers

Kumar et al: Donor funding mentioning newborns or stillbirths 2002-2019: levels, trends and gaps

Agravat et al: Research funding for newborns and stillbirths over the last decade: who funds what, where and to who?