Leading causes of neonatal deaths in Zambia (2017) 28% Preterm birth complications30% Intrapartum related events17% Sepsis | tetanus10% Congenital abnormalities 0% 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 24 Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) 2.2 Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2018 (%) 42 Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%) 21 Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births) 63 Skilled birth attendance (%) 66 Early initiation of breastfeeding (%) 12 Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births) 213 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 – Zambia The Countdown country profile presents in one place the best and latest evidence to enable… Every Preemie-SCALE Zambia About the Profiles: The country profiles were launched on November 17, 2015 (World Prematurity Day),… RESOURCES Landscape Analysis of Survive, Thrive, and Transform Interventions for Children Articles Improving preterm newborn identification in low-resource settings with machine learning Articles Maternity waiting homes: Comprehensive approach to maternal and newborn care Articles View All Related Resources FROM THE BLOG How Much Does It Cost to Save a Mother’s Life? May 14, 2019 10,000 Happy Birthdays December 3, 2018 Community health volunteers in Zambia show the way to improve survival of mothers and babies September 26, 2018 View All Related Posts IN THE NEWS Why is it difficult to interview young fathers about fatherhood, and why is it important that we keep trying? January 3, 2020 Failure to register newborns leaves millions ‘invisible’ warns UN Children’s Fund December 21, 2019 The Women of Rural Zambia Walk Miles to Give Birth December 7, 2016 View All Related Articles Partners PCI (Project Concern International) Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia Medical Aid Films UNZA-UCLMS Research & Training Programme Rice 360° Institute for Global Health Health Partners International Helping Babies Breathe Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS)
