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The Chlorhexidine Working Group (CWG), part of the United Nations Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children Newborn Technical Resource Team, and led by PATH, convened a meeting of 34 ministry of health officials, donors and implementing partners in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 15 and 16 to discuss...
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Mckline is a special little boy. Almost two years old, he lives in Kenya with his parents Catherine and Fredrick. They are already saving for his education and have ambitions for him to be an engineer one day. Mckline was the first baby born at a healthcare facility in Bungoma...
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Published as part of a series on PMNCH. In sub-Saharan Africa each day, 550 women and 2,800 newborns die from preventable complications related to pregnancy, childbirth, and other causes. An additional 2,900 women experience a stillbirth. Childbirth is the riskiest time for women and their babies, and diabetes is one...
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By Ed McCabe (March of Dimes), Robert Clay (Save the Children), Anita Sharma (United Nations Foundation) Each year, several hundred thousand babies are born with preventable birth defects caused by poor care during pregnancy, including micronutrient deficiencies, infections, and exposure to alcohol. An additional 8 million children are born each...
Read MoreOn a recent field visit with Save the Children in Uganda, I was inspired by Eva and Damalie, two midwives who face incredible challenges, yet still dedicate themselves to helping others.
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