Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Mozambique (2017) 29% Preterm birth complications28% Intrapartum related events20% Sepsis | tetanus8% 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 27 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 2.9 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2017 (%) 38 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 19 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 54 Skilled birth attendance (%) 69 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 489 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 – Mozambique The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… Every Preemie-SCALE Mozambique About the Profiles: The country profiles were launched on November 17, 2015 (World Prematurity Day),… RESOURCES Skilled attendant at birth and newborn survival in Sub–Saharan Africa Articles Every Preemie-SCALE Mozambique (Portuguese) Briefs Every Preemie-SCALE Mozambique Briefs View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Developing data use capacity in the maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition sector in Malawi, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania: an evolving strategy July 24, 2019 In Mozambique, A Mother’s First Child Lives Thanks to Neonatal Resuscitation Training February 15, 2018 Acting on the Call: Everyone Needs to Play Their Part Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths within a Generation January 11, 2018 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Exploring ways to reduce child deaths in low-income countries December 18, 2018 Thrive Networks and Embrace Merge Newborn Health Solutions: Programs Join Forces to Multiply Lifesaving Impact June 24, 2015 WHO launches programme to improve antenatal care in Mozambique October 3, 2014 View All Related Articles Partners Save the Children
