International Women ’s Day: Cochrane Indonesia’s Director reflects on her continued contributions to maternal and perinatal health and the work of Cochrane

 To celebrate International Women ’s Day (8 March), Cochrane Indonesia’s Director Dr Detty Nurdiati reflects on her continued contributions to maternal and perinatal health and the work of Cochrane.Despite rising prosperity, over 40 women die in childbirth every day in Indonesia. It ’s an intractable national health statistic that represents loss and suffering on a scale that Dr Detty Nurdiati has long been determined to change. Her many endeavours in research, teaching and patient care over three decades give clear expression to what is a deep personal and professional commi tment to maternal and child health. ‘I know my dream is very big,’ Detty says. ‘But for me, work in this area is what you might call very addictive. The more you learn, the more you work and the more you love it.’ This is evident in Detty’s many clinical and academic roles, and her extensive contributions to many organisatio ns. As well as caring for mothers at her private obstetrics practice, she does the rounds at Yogyakarta’s Dr Sardjito Hospital, heads the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, and provides training to clinicians, midwives and other health workers.In recent years, Detty pioneered Indonesia ’s first health and social care program for victims of domestic violence, based at Yogyakarta’s Dr Sardjito Hospital. ‘This is work we began with tear drops in our eyes,’ Detty explains. ‘It’s hard and tough, but I love this work and am...
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