Heart test could save babies’ lives

 A routine screening test for all newborn babies could save the lives of some born with congenital heart defects, say researchers

Inappropriate feeding practices root cause of malnutrition

Pakistan

 The root causes for malnutrition in Pakistan are not only linked to the 2010 floods, but to inappropriate infant and young child feeding practices, including late initiation of breastfeeding, 

International Aid: Millions Awarded for Innovations to Save Lives of Mothers and Children at Birth

 About $14 million was awarded to innovations aimed at saving the lives of mothers and children around the world Thursday in a landmark event hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah.

In South Africa, a neonatal care initiative builds health and saves lives

South Africa

This hospital, despite its humble status, is a beacon of hope in the province. It has seen a 30 per cent reduction in deaths since 2006 and its neonatal unit has reduced the number of exposed infants who test positive for HIV at six weeks of age.

Nigeria has highest rate of Stillbirths in Africa

Nigeria

 The first comprehensive set of stillbirth estimates has said 42 out every child 1,000 children born in Nigeria would have been stillbirth

Campaign to accelerate the reduction of neonatal and maternal mortality

Papua New Guinea

During the activities of the African Union Summit, the group Women of African and the Organization of First Ladies urged the acceleration of the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality. This campaign continues being the center of attention for the population of Equatorial Guinea.

Campaign Encourages Women to Breastfeed

 The East Tallinn Central Hospital is celebrating the annually held World Breastfeeding Week with a series of free lectures and film screenings from August 1 to 7.

PAHO: Supporting Breastfeeding is Everyone’s Responsibility

 The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is calling for renewed commitment from all sectors of society to create supportive environments for breastfeeding

Govt, Unicef team up on breastfeeding week

India

To make people aware of the benefits of breastfeeding, the government in association with the Unicef is organising various programmes across the state as part of World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7.

Global Breastfeeding Week: taking the message beyond health clinics

UNICEF joins global partners in calling for the benefits of breastfeeding to be broadcast beyond clinics and delivery rooms to the public at large.