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After 2000, newborn health got the high priority and funding was increased. Still, fragmented newborn health interventions from maternal health pose a major challenge for reducing newborn mortality in Nepal.
Read MoreLaxmi’s Story
A story of Laxmi in the landslides in Nepal.
Read MoreWhy Mothers Need More Than a Hospital
We solve the problems of pregnant mothers like Rupa by having female community health workers provide training and referral support in villages.
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HNN Team
Saving Lives at Birth – Innovation With Impact
This year’s awardees cut across newborn and maternal health and showcased groundbreaking ways to help improve the chances for newborn and maternal health survival during the most critical time of life.
Read MoreThousands of babies needlessly die each year, but women’s groups can save many
UCL research estimates that with at least 30% of pregnant women participating, such groups could prevent an estimated 36,600 maternal deaths and 283,000 newborn deaths if scaled up.
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