National Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 in Children Launched during National Training of Trainers

Pakistan

July 16, 2020 – Islamabad: The National Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 in Children, developed through collaborative efforts of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA), under the leadership of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSR&C), were launched here today, during a three-day National Training of Trainers. The … Continued

WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19

WHO and UNICEF HNN Team

This press release was originally published by UNICEF GENEVA/NEW YORK, 15 July 2020 – The World Health Organization and UNICEF warned today of an alarming decline in the number of children receiving life-saving vaccines around the world. This is due to disruptions in the delivery and uptake of immunization services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data … Continued

Maternal transmission of COVID-19 to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, study finds

Science Daily HNN Team

This article was written by the University of Nottingham and published by Science Daily. Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study. The research also found … Continued

Coronavirus has had a serious effect on postpartum care, explains specialist

Forbes HNN Team

Written by Alice Broster and published by Forbes It’s likely that over the last few months you’ll have had to adapt almost every aspect of your life because of Covid-19. For new families and parents-to-be, this has been especially uncertain. The pandemic has dramatically transformed giving birth and the postpartum period. Virtual care and video … Continued

Kazol Rani Paul – A Midwife Dedicated to Ensuring Quality Maternal and Newborn Care Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic   

Bangladesh HNN Team

Right now, Bangladesh, like other countries, is battling its fight against COVID-19. The entire health system is heavily occupied in meeting the rising demands of health services for COVID-19 patients and continuing their emergency medical services. There is a decline in the demand of seeking healthcare services from general patients fearing contraction of the virus. … Continued

WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19

HNN Team

Prescriptions for a healthy and green recovery from COVID-19 26 May 2020   “The pandemic is a reminder of the intimate and delicate relationship between people and planet. Any efforts to make our world safer are doomed to fail unless they address the critical interface between people and pathogens, and the existential threat of climate … Continued

Africa: Innovating for Mothers Challenge launched to improve maternal and newborn health care in Senegal

All Africa Senegal HNN Team

This article was originally published by All Africa DAKAR, SENEGAL (May 21st, 2020) — Reach for Change Senegal has launched a national competition called the “Innovating for Mothers Challenge” aimed at finding and supporting innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives for maternal and newborn health in Senegal that are ready to grow their impact. The Challenge has been … Continued

African leaders call for immediate action to save additional lives from malaria in the face of COVID-19

HNN Team

This article was originally published by RBM   In response to mounting concerns around the impact of COVID-19 on malaria elimination efforts across the African continent, the African members of the End Malaria Council have released a joint statement and a four-pronged action plan calling on African and global leaders to act quickly to: protect the decades … Continued

Hospitals are separating mothers and newborns during the coronavirus pandemic — with little evidence it will help slow the spread of disease

The Boston Globe HNN Team

This article was originally published by The Boston Globe By Kate Mitchell, Hagar Palgi Hacker, Tejumola Adegoke and Katharine Hutchinson Because of COVID-19, the transformative experience of delivering a baby has become more traumatic in many places around the world than it has been for a long time. That’s true for mothers, partners, and newborns. … Continued

Coronavirus: Health system overload threatens pregnant women and newborns

HNN Team

This article was originally published by the UN News The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 116 million babies have been born since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and on Thursday called for governments to maintain lifesaving services for pregnant women and newborns that are under increasing threat from strained health services and supply … Continued