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Submitted by

Olusola.Oladeji

April 12, 2013

Liberia Adds Chlorhexidine to Essential Medicines List, Endorses Kangaroo Mother Care

Liberia is now proving its commitment to improving newborn health by approving 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate (4% free chlorhexidine) for cord care, as well as endorsing the National Guidelines on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for the care of the country’s preterm babies.

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Submitted by

Joel Segre

January 29, 2013

Chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care: A best buy for newborn health

In an effort to accelerate adoption around the world, more than 15 organizations have formed the Chlorhexidine Working Group.

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Submitted by

Karen Clune

May 23, 2012

Naval Glazers – Chlorhexidine cord cleansing saves newborn lives

    

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Submitted by

Steve Hodgins

March 7, 2012

A new tool for newborns: Chlorhexidine

MCHIP's Steve Hodgins writes on chlorhexidine cord care, its cost and hopes for scale up of this important intervention.

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Submitted by

Joel Segre

February 28, 2012

User-centered development of a chlorhexidine product: What do mothers want?

Joel Segre comments on getting mothers to use chlorhexidine for newborn cord care, drawing from experience in India

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