Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Madagascar (2017) 27% Preterm birth complications29% Intrapartum related events15% Sepsis | tetanus13% Congenital abnormalities 1% Diarrhoea7% Pneumonia8% 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 21 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 2.3 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2018 (%) 39 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 18 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 44 Skilled birth attendance (%) 66 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 335 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 – Madagascar The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… Every Preemie-SCALE Madagascar About the Profiles: The country profiles were launched on November 17, 2015 (World Prematurity Day),… RESOURCES Determinants of preterm birth among mothers who gave birth in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis Articles Reaching the Youngest Moms and Dads: A Socio-Ecological View of Actors and Factors Influencing First-time Young Parents’ Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Madagascar Articles “Because my Husband and I Have Never Had a Baby Before…” Results and Lessons from Interventions with First-Time Parents in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Nigeria Reports View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Acting on the Call: Everyone Needs to Play Their Part Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths within a Generation January 11, 2018 Chlorhexidine Sustainability Planning Meeting June 20, 2016 The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Child Survival…Breastfeeding October 15, 2014 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Widens Worldwide for Children, Study Shows May 6, 2015 UN Special Envoy for Malaria Notes Seven African Countries Lead the Continent in Malaria Control, According to the African Leaders Malaria Alliance January 31, 2014 Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Africa One “Champion” at a Time January 29, 2013 View All Related Articles
