Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Lesotho (2017) 35% Preterm birth complications28% Intrapartum related events16% Sepsis | tetanus7% Congenital abnormalities 1% Diarrhoea7% Pneumonia7% Other conditions Source: Estimates generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2018 and downloaded from http://data.unicef.org key indicators 35 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 0.8 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2018 (%) 43 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 20 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 78 Skilled birth attendance (%) 65 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 544 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) Visit our Newborn numbers page to explore the most recent data further Featured Resources Countdown country profile – Lesotho The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… RESOURCES The Midwifery Services Framework: Lessons learned from the initial stages of implementation in six countries Reports Every Newborn Progress Report: May 2015 Reports Inequities in postnatal care in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Articles View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Sorry, no posts at this time. IN THE NEWS Countries taking bold steps to end preventable newborn deaths within a generation; framework for ending maternal mortality released May 27, 2015 Africa: ‘No Excuse’ for Newborn Deaths May 22, 2014 Lesotho: Pregnant, positive and on HIV treatment for life December 6, 2013 View All Related Articles
