Q&A with Vietnam’s inspiring Social Entrepreneur of the year
weforum.org
Vietnam
HNN Team
Newborn babies shouldn’t die of cold or jaundice or breathing problems. But the technology that is readily available in the West – such as baby-warmers for premature or sick newborns – is inaccessible to millions of people in poorer parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization, 45% of all deaths of children … Continued
Nigeria gets action plan to cater for sick newborns
The Guardian
Nigeria
HNN Team
The Federal Government has launched three new policy documents to tackle health of newborns. They are Nigeria Every Newborn Action Plan, Essential Newborn Care Course (ENCC) training package and National Chlorhexidine Scale Up Strategy document. The action plan is to serve as a roadmap that focuses on packages of interventions that address care during labour, … Continued