India: Maharashtra does little to bring down neonatal deaths

India HNN Team

Dr Bang’s model includes training health workers who consistently monitor a woman during pregnancy and provide the necessary medical support at the time of delivery and post-birth. 

Save the Children mothers’ index: 10 worst countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Somalia, United States of America HNN Team

For the first time, the charity has compiled a separate index on newborn deaths. While deaths of children under five around the world have come down substantially in recent years, there has been little progress on newborns.  

Alaska tops U.S. in infant, neonatal survival rates

United States of America HNN Team

A newly released summary by the American Academy of Pediatrics showed the continuation of a promising trend for Alaska in the last full set of statistics available from 2010.    

Uganda: More than 100 babies die daily, study shows

Uganda HNN Team

The programme specialist in-charge of the Saving Newborn Lives project at Save the Children, Mr Patrick Aliganyira, said 35 per cent of the deaths are a result of babies being born prematurely. 

Exclusive, Extended Breastfeeding Lowers Mother-to-Infant HIV Risk

Zambia HNN Team

A new study has found that HIV-infected mothers are less likely to transmit the virus to their newborns if they breastfeed their child exclusively for more than four months. The findings have important implications in sub-Saharan Africa.  

Global groups say fight to improve newborn health is advancing

Bangladesh, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa HNN Team

International healthcare organisations on Monday noted progress in the global fight against deaths among newborns and stunted growth due to malnutrition, but said further support was needed.

Experts seek ramped up action to save newborn lives

Nigeria HNN Team

"The answer is pretty simple. We’re not taking full advantage of the promising interventions we have at our disposal," Gary Darmstadt told the conference.

Roadmap to tackle newborn deaths

Nepal, Bangladesh, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa HNN Team

The Global Newborn Action Plan (GNAP) comes as countries make their final push towards the Millennium Development Goals. GNAP is defined as a high-level roadmap that focuses specifically on newborn health.  

India: No Country for Newborn Children

India HNN Team

India accounts for nearly a fifth of the world’s child deaths. In terms of numbers, it is the highest in the world. The author advocates for more attention and resources for newborn death which represents stagnant.

Guyana: GPHC records 50 per cent drop in newborn deaths

HNN Team

Dr. Singh said that in order for things to continue to improve there is need for earnest focus in the neonatal area which requires technical skills and comprehensive knowledge in the field.