15 newborn research questions that might nip Uganda’s neonatal mortality

Makerere University Centre of Excellence for Maternal and Newborn Health Research (CMNHR) Uganda HNN Team

Uganda’s newborn research agenda is beginning to take shape following the zeroing on fifteen relevant questions that experts think, if answered, will significantly contribute to the reduction of neonatal deaths. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda calls for reduction of neonatal mortality to less than 12 per 1000 live births in each country. With funding … Continued

Highlights from the 2nd Uganda Maternal – Newborn Symposium

Makerere University Centre of Excellence for Maternal Newborn Health Research Uganda

Giving birth in Guinea: a life or death lottery bereft of midwives and medicine

The Guardian Guinea HNN Team

A baby was born, took one breath, then left the world again. No amount of the midwife pumping his legs up to his ribcage and back, or poking a finger hard and fast at his chest, would bring him back. His 17-year-old mother lay in pain on the delivery table as her son was wrapped … Continued

Breast milk is superfood that a baby deserves

Punch Nigeria HNN Team

It is common knowledge that breastfeeding a baby is good for his or her health, as the breast milk is considered a superfood by experts. Experts say that in the first hours and days of her baby’s life, the mother produces milk called colostrum, which is the most potent natural immune system booster known to … Continued

Uganda: Incubator for Prematures Made in Uganda

allAfrica Uganda HNN Team

Most scientific technological appliances used in the day- to- day operations in science sectors in the country namely, health, agriculture, information communication technology and energy, among others, are imported. However, Uganda National Council for Science and Technology which is mandated with regulating research related to scientific innovations has now put scientists to task not only … Continued

Alarm over pre-term births rise

Mediamax Kenya HNN Team

The national rate of pre-term births has gone up from 7.2 per cent to 9.5 per cent in the last five years, health experts have said. The disturbing scenario, which is raising concerns in the health circles, is further aggravated by the fact that Kenya is among top 15 countries with the highest rate of … Continued

Strength of a Woman: Christine Maweu

Kenya Citizen TV Kenya HNN Team

Most newborn deaths are preventable, yet Kenya currently has few nurses who are specifically trained in nursing of sick newborns in health facilities. Rural areas are particularly challenged with lack of equipment and personnel, and in such areas committed and passionate professionals are key in reducing infant mortality. In Kitui district hospital, a humble nurse has … Continued

Uganda: New Project Cuts Back Child Deaths

Uganda HNN Team

Kampala — A new study has shown a reduction in fresh stillbirths and a drop in newborn mortality rate within 24 hours. The study conducted under: “Saving Lives on the Day of Birth” project equips health workers with the required skills to prevent and respond to postpartum haemorrhage (over bleeding) and birth asphyxia (deprivation of oxygen … Continued

Born On Time: New Canadian-led initiative tackles leading cause of child mortality

Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mali HNN Team

World Vision, Plan International Canada, Save the Children, the Government of Canada and Johnson & Johnson…

UNICEF and EU save new-born lives in rural Ethiopia

UNICEF Ethiopia Ethiopia

By Efa Workineh, CBNC Project Officer, Save the Children, Ethiopia; Tadesse Bekele, Regional Programme Manager, Save the Children, Ethiopia; Hailemariam Legesse, Health Specialist, UNICEF Ethiopia;…