We are helping to address one of the most preventable global health tragedies.

We believe solutions to end maternal mortality and improve the quality of maternity care should be rooted in women’s voices and experiences.

MSD ’s Commitment to Global Health

Our company thinks globally and acts locally to discover, develop and provide innovative products and services that save and improve lives in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Approach

We take a holistic approach to addressing the many factors that impact maternal health and strive to leverage the private sector for public good.

We value continuous learning and adaptability through commitment to cross-sector collaboration — working with governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), patient groups, professional associations, entrepreneurs, UN agencies, research institutions, other businesses and even other pharmaceutical companies. We are committed to understanding, amplifying, and responding to individual’s experiences by supporting and embracing diversity and inclusion by working with grantees and collaborators that represent the populations they aim to serve. We consider proposals for grants and collaborations that are aligned with our strategy based on invitation or through targeted open calls. We do not accept unsolicited proposals.

Investing in Mothers for Our Future

When a mother is healthy and has a safe, high-quality delivery, we set the foundation for children, families, communities and societies to thrive for generations to come. Newborns are more likely to survive, children are more likely to stay in school, women can make valuable contributions to their communities and health systems are made stronger. We call this the “Mom Effect.”

Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity

In 2021, MSD for Mothers launched the Kenneth C. Frazier Award for Maternal Health Equity, which was created in recognition of the legacy and commitment to maternal health by Kenneth C. Frazier, executive chairman of the board and former chief executive officer, MSD . Every year, the grant award is bestowed upon one organization in recognition of its commitment to and progress toward more equitable, high-quality maternal health care.