700 newborns die daily in Nigeria –Save the Children Initiative

Nigeria HNN Team

“To address this problem of shortage of skilled birth attendants at this level, a clear policy on task-shifting and task-sharing in the country should be put in place to guide the different cadres of health care workers."

In India, 309,000 babies die on the first day

India HNN Team

A report released by an NGO reveals that a huge percentage of babies don’t live beyond their first day. Thomas Chandy of Save the Children discusses the issue. 

GSK & Save the Children: $1M Healthcare Innovation Award to Fight Child Mortality

HNN Team

This award seeks to identify and reward developments in healthcare which have proven successful in reducing child deaths.

Uganda: The midnight call that saved mum from neglect during child delivery

Uganda HNN Team

An vivid account of the challenges of safely giving birth in Uganda. 

Surviving the First Day of Life in India

India HNN Team

Although there are many challenges, India seems to have mobilized its “political will” to achieve the healthcare targets set forth in the Millennium Development Goals.

Getting a Bigger Bang for Our Global Health Bucks With Frontline Workers | Commentary

Ethiopia, Indonesia, United States of America HNN Team

Americans should feel proud of the incredible global health advances the United States has led. But we can do even more with our modest but impactful global health investments. 

Malawi: Most Children Die From Preventable Causes – Minister

Malawi HNN Team

"We reduced our newborn mortality rate by 44 percent since 1990, in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MGDs) 4 and 5," said Gotani Hara. 

Uganda must cut baby deaths by 42%

Uganda HNN Team

Dr. Hanifah Sengendo of Save the Children Uganda says empowering mothers is the best solution for child survival. “The good news is that we know the causes but we also know what works for children to have a higher survival rate.”  

Nigeria ranks low in global maternal, newborn risk indices

Nigeria HNN Team

According to the report: “Nigeria has the 12th highest rate of first-day death in the world, making Nigeria one of the riskiest places to be born, as well as one of the countries with the most first-day deaths. 

We must work to save babies’ lives

Ethiopia, United States of America

Danae Ireland is a local nurse who recently traveled with Save the Children to Ethiopia to view firsthand what can be done to overcome high newborn and child mortality.