EVERY 6 MINUTES A WOMAN DIES AS A RESULT OF
PRE-ECLAMPSIA
Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) International connects global communities to improve outcomes for women and babies.
We aim to engage, educate and empower women, communities, and healthcare professionals.
ENGAGE EDUCATE EMPOWER – ACTION ON PRE-ECLAMPSIA
APEC International is a global web-based platform aimed at reducing maternal and perinatal health inequities relating to pre-eclampsia and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy. We provide access and signposting to educational resources aimed at increasing awareness and improving outcomes for women and babies.
Latest News
Events Commemorating World Pre-eclampsia Day across the Globe
The APECi and CRIBS- Global team created a phenomenal hive of activity and events across the world to commemorate World Pre-eclampsia Day on Thursday 22nd May 2025. These included webinars, seminars, marches, creative drama, creative competitions, testimonies from women who had pre-eclampsia, and talks by ...
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NEWS Showcasing maternal health work at London Science Museum
On 11th September, the NIHR-funded King’s Global Health Research Group CRIBS showcased our maternal health work at the Science Museum Lates in London. Over 2,000 people attended, engaging and immersing themselves in critical issues affecting mothers and communities around the world. At our “Stop the ...
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NEWS 80% of premature baby deaths happen in poorer countries. Five simple measures that can help save them
Published in The Conversation 21 February 2024: Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications of prematurity. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under 5 years old. The burden of preterm birth is heavier in in low- and middle-income countries, where ...
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