‘Tale of Two Cities’ Widens Worldwide for Children, Study Shows
Nigeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Central African Republic, Kenya, Vietnam, United States of America
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In two-thirds of the 36 developing countries among the 179 nations surveyed, the poorest urban children are at least twice as likely to die as their wealthier counterparts, according to the report.
New data show child mortality rates falling faster than ever
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Niger, Tanzania, United Republic of
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New data released today by the United Nations show that under-five mortality rates have dropped by 49% between 1990 and 2013.
Almost half of child deaths occur in first month of life, UN estimates
Ethiopia, Nigeria, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Liberia, Niger, Pakistan, Rwanda
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Most are from preventable causes such as diseases like pneumonia, malnutrition and complications in labour, but new research highlights success in Rwanda.
Global child mortality rates “halved”
Ethiopia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Liberia, Malawi, Niger, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda
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The report indicated that even some of the world’s poorest countries were able to dramatically reduce child mortality rates.
UN partners with African nations to boost girls’ access to reproductive health services
Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Niger, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, United Republic of
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The announcement came on Friday at the International Conference on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Africa, held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A Free Miracle Food!
Chad, Ghana, Mali, Niger, United States of America
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New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof writes about breastfeeding and undernutrition in Mali.
DR Congo toughest place for mothers – Save the Children
Nigeria, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, India, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Central African Republic, United States of America
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The charity compared factors such as maternal health, child mortality, education and income in 176 countries.