Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Mali (2017) 30% Preterm birth complications28% Intrapartum related events21% Sepsis | tetanus6% 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 35 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 2.8 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2017 (%) 34 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 33 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 44 Skilled birth attendance (%) 53 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 587 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) Visit our Newborn numbers page to explore the most recent data further Featured Resources Every Preemie-SCALE Mali About the Profiles: The country profiles were launched on November 17, 2015 (World Prematurity Day),… Countdown country profile – Mali The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… RESOURCES Does postnatal care have a role in improving newborn feeding? A study in 15 sub–Saharan African countries Articles Alert No. 133: Chlorhexidine 7,1% digluconate (CHX): Reports of serious eye injury due to errors in administration Reports Memorandum: Safety Concerns Over Misuse of Chlorhexidine (CHX) Reports View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Kangaroo Mother Care Helps to Save the Lives of Premature and Small Newborns in Mali April 12, 2019 Solving crowded hospitals and inadequate maternal care are keys for reducing infant mortality December 3, 2018 Saving Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crisis May 7, 2014 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Born On Time: New Canadian-led initiative tackles leading cause of child mortality March 1, 2016 Countries taking bold steps to end preventable newborn deaths within a generation; framework for ending maternal mortality released May 27, 2015 ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Widens Worldwide for Children, Study Shows May 6, 2015 View All Related Articles Partners ASSIST Project – USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project University Research Co, LLC, Center for Human Services Save the Children
