Study: Preterm Birth Complications Leading Cause of Death for Young Children

Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Kenya HNN Team

The rise in deaths from preterm birth complications actually coincides with a dramatic decline in the worldwide mortality rate of children under five.

Premature birth ‘biggest killer’

Malawi HNN Team

Prof Joy Lawn said: “The success we’ve seen in the ongoing fight against infectious diseases demonstrates that we can also be successful if we invest in prevention and care for preterm birth”.

Preterm birth complication number one child killer over world

Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Indonesia, Pakistan HNN Team

“This marks a turning of the tide, a transition from infections to neonatal conditions, especially those related to premature births, and this will require entirely different medical and public health approaches.”

New UNICEF report outlines steps to stop child deaths in Kenya

Kenya HNN Team

Kenya has been encouraged to improve postnatal care for mothers to reduce the high number of newborn deaths.

Coverage of antenatal care in India has to be increased: WHO

India HNN Team

Across the world, nearly 30 percent of maternal deaths are linked to indirect causes like gestational diabetes and obesity. especially among young mothers.

Development Partners Commit to a Global Financing Facility to Advance Women’s and Children’s Health

Uganda HNN Team

The meeting saw partners commit resources to the global efforts to improve maternal and child health, including the Global Financing Facility, which will prioritise investment in the health of women and children.

Almost half of child deaths occur in first month of life, UN estimates

Ethiopia, Nigeria, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Liberia, Niger, Pakistan, Rwanda HNN Team

Most are from preventable causes such as diseases like pneumonia, malnutrition and complications in labour, but new research highlights success in Rwanda.

Powerful synergies across different sectors improve health of poor women and children

Ethiopia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Peru, Rwanda, Vietnam HNN Team

“These studies revealed that improving people’s health and strengthening health systems required investing in health-enhancing sectors such as education, water and sanitation, social protection, and infrastructure development.”

Solidifying commitments to ensuring zero maternal and newborn deaths

Ethiopia HNN Team

The Partners’ Forum was focused on various issues related to success and setbacks of maternal and newborn health.

The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

Bangladesh HNN Team

Global forum calls for urgent action to curb health inequities, cut maternal and child mortality