Governments and their influence on women's and children's health in low and middle income countries

Many countries have made substantial progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5-to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health. Governments have a key leadership role to play in this process by setting strategic policies and priorities, implementing and monitoring national plans in the health system and related sectors, and fostering research and evidence-based innovation. Drawing upon a recent study: Success …