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Study Finds ‘Bubble CPAP’ Increases Neonatal Survival Rates

January 30, 2014 Malawi HNN Team

The first clinical study demonstrated that the device increased the survival rate of newborns with severe respiratory illness from 44 percent to 71 percent.

South Carolina newborns to receive expanded health screening

January 25, 2014 United States of America HNN Team

The panel of tests soon will include a new test for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, a rare and potentially fatal disorder.

Special Newborn Care Units for Hyd, Chintapal

January 17, 2014 India HNN Team

Special Newborn Care Units are part of the National Rural Health Mission with a special focus on bringing down neonatal mortality rate in the nation.

Nepal: Birthing antiseptic wins USAID innovation prize

January 9, 2014 Nepal HNN Team

The prize recognizes excellence in the use of science, technology and innovation to solve developmental challenges.

Duke study: Nurse home visits for newborn care could save millions of dollars

December 31, 2013 United States of America HNN Team

The study showed that for every $1 spent on nurse home-visiting for newborns, $3 were saved in health care costs.

7 wins for global child health in 2013

December 20, 2013 HNN Team

This year’s most notable achievements in the field of child health.

Chemist Direct Encourages Skin Contact and Breastfeeding for Newborn Infants

December 11, 2013 HNN Team

The Department of Health confirmed the importance of breastfeeding in their latest infant feeding profile report which shows a correlation of lower inpatient admissions for under one year olds in areas with higher breastfeeding rates.

India: Newborns get dropped at home

December 9, 2013 India HNN Team

New scheme rolled out by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is being implemented to make available a host of benefits to young mothers, free of cost.

Provincial Health Services Office refreshes Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiatives

December 4, 2013 Philippines HNN Team

After the training, the facilitators expected that every staff member will support mothers to succeed with early and exclusive breastfeeding and that the facility moves towards Mother-Baby Friendly designation.

‘Better’ neonatal intensive care unit ups survival rate of premature babies

November 16, 2013 India HNN Team

The specialized care at the NICU has been complemented by the increase in the number of well-trained staff and with better equipment.