Premature birth rate continues to rise in Uganda

Uganda HNN Team

According to Dr. Jessica Nsumba, the assistant commissioner for child health in the Ministry of Health, Uganda is ranked 13th out of 184 countries with the highest number of babies born prematurely.??

‘Too little known’ on early birth

HNN Team

Experts warn more research is needed to find out how to reduce the number of babies born early. 

Premature birth rate continues to rise in Uganda

Uganda HNN Team

According to Dr. Jessica Nsumba, the assistant commissioner for child health in the Ministry of Health, Uganda is ranked 13th out of 184 countries with the highest number of babies born prematurely.

Doctors are working with parents to help save the lives of premature babies

HNN Team

Neonatal paediatrics is a complex, multi-layered practice and, for the first time in Australia, the specialists are asking the parents for help.

Combating a crisis: Global burden of preterm birth can be reduced if critical actions are taken

HNN Team

There are significant opportunities to enhance research into pregnancy complications and develop solutions to prevent prematurity and stillbirth. 

India: ‘Pre-term babies can live well if managed properly’

India HNN Team

Doctors in India say cases of prematurity could be prevented if pregnant women underwent heath and nutrition assessments before giving birth. 

Celine Dion Lends Her Support To Families Affected By Premature Birth

HNN Team

 November 17th marks the second annual World Prematurity Day.

Celine Dion Raises Awareness of Preterm Birth with New Video

HNN Team

It was in October 2010 that Celine gave birth prematurely to her twin boys Nelson and Eddy.  

Innovative Research Projects Aim to Prevent Preterm Birth

HNN Team

Five innovative research projects aiming to prevent premature birth were announced by the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth(GAPPS), an initiative of Seattle Children’s. 

FIGO 2012: How to accelerate progress on prevention and care of preterm babies

Preterm birth panel at the 20th World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Rome