1. A Health Systems Strengthening Initiative in Rural Ghana: The Impact of the Ghana Essential Health Interventions Program on Use of ANC Services • Patrick Asuming, University of Ghana; Ayaga Bawah, Regional Institute for Population Studies.

2. Utilization of Mobile Phone Short Message to Enhance Focused Ante Natal Care among Women in Kenya • ELIPHAS GITONGA, Kenyatta University; Jackim M. Nyamari, Kenyatta University; Peterson Warutere, Kenyatta University; Anthony Wanyoro, Kenyatta University.

3. Persistent Barriers to MNCH Services in Garissa Sub-County: Kenya • Isaac Kisiangani, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC); Abdhalah K. Ziraba, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC); Lyangamula Kisia, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC); Peter Kibe , African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC).

4. Building Strong Minds for Stronger Adolescents: A Toolkit for Psycho Social Support for Pregnant and Adolescent Mothers in Informal Settlements of Nairobi • Caroline Wainaina, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC); Estelle Monique Sidze, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC).