Priya Agrawal

Dr. Priya Agrawal is an obstetrician/gynecologist, women's health expert and executive director of Merck for Mothers — Merck’s 10-year, $500 million initiative to reduce maternal mortality. Before joining Merck for Mothers, she was director of research and development for the Women and Health Initiative at Harvard School of Public Health and obstetric lead on the World Health Organization’s Safe Childbirth Checklist Program.

Latest Articles

Taking care of business

over 9 years ago // Women Deliver 2016

Arming private providers with the clinical and business management skills as independent operators is one of the most effective ways for countries to strengthen maternal health systems and reduce maternal mortality. MSD for Mothers' Dr. Priya Agrawal and Results for Development's Gina Lagomarsino explain.

Why health-related workplace programs are like jumbo jets

over 9 years ago // Women Deliver 2016

Health-related workplace programs are like jumbo jets sitting on the tarmac, engines blazing. MSD for Mothers' Priya Agrawal and Levi Strauss Foundation's Daniel Lee explain what needs to be done to help them take off.

To end preventable maternal mortality, let’s explore 'business as unusual'

about 11 years ago // #HealthyMeans Working Together

To create a world where no woman dies giving life, it’s time to rethink the way we approach maternal health — and the role of private health providers and local health businesses. A #HealthyMeans guest commentary by Dr. Priya Agrawal, executive director of Merck for Mothers.

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