Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Sierra Leone (2017) 29% Preterm birth complications30% Intrapartum related events20% Sepsis | tetanus6% Congenital abnormalities 1% Diarrhoea7% Pneumonia9% 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 34 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 2.4 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2017 (%) 31 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 24 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 60 Skilled birth attendance (%) 54 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 1360 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 – Sierra Leone The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… RESOURCES Skilled attendant at birth and newborn survival in Sub–Saharan Africa Articles Does postnatal care have a role in improving newborn feeding? A study in 15 sub–Saharan African countries Articles Retention of knowledge and skills after Emergency Obstetric Care training: A multi-country longitudinal study Articles View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG Kangaroo Mother Care Capacity Building Workshop for Sub-Saharan Africa August 28, 2018 Every Preemie—SCALE launches multi-country report on antenatal corticosteroid policy and implementation July 20, 2016 International Day of the Midwife: What are Global Leaders Saying? May 11, 2015 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Breaking The Mold For Pregnant Women in Sierra Leone November 26, 2018 These Women Are Saving Lives, One Pregnancy at a Time November 1, 2018 Thrive Networks and Embrace Merge Newborn Health Solutions: Programs Join Forces to Multiply Lifesaving Impact June 24, 2015 View All Related Articles Partners Maternity Foundation The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health MamaYe Wellbody Alliance Women and Children First (UK)
