THE STRATEGIC MODEL FOR THE PMM NETWORK

The projects of the PMM Network are based on a strategic model that fo cuses sharply on the interval between the obvious onset of a serious o bstetric complication and the provision of emergency obstetric care (E mOC). The reason for this is that most of these complications cannot b e predicted or prevented, but they can be successfully treated. The im plications of this model for program design are profound. The emphasis is on improving the accessibility, quality and utilization of EmOC fo r women who develop such complications, rather than on having contact with all pregnant women. (C) 1997 International Federation of Gynecolo gy and Obstetrics.