The urban disadvantage: Pakistan slips in mother-child health ranking
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The report suggests that measures such as effective data collection, quality health services, easy availability of contraceptives and proper neonatal care have proven to reduce child mortality around the world.
Pakistan’s ranking in mother mortality rate falls further
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The report said babies living in crowded and unhygienic slums lacked access to basic facilities such as safe drinking water, immunisation, mother and baby care during pregnancy and immediately after delivery, treatment for diarrhoea, pneumonia and other common illnesses.
Uganda’s capital blazes a trail in cutting child deaths, charity says – TRFN
Cambodia, Rwanda, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda
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Kisenyi health centre in Kampala, which delivers 600 babies a month, symbolises the shift in Uganda which has seen the country invest more money in the healthcare system to make it accessible for the poorest, Save the Children said.
India Slips Down Motherhood Index
Bangladesh, India, Zimbabwe, Iraq, United States of America
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Just 19% of women in the poorest section of Delhi’s population had a skilled attendant present when they were giving birth. Among the richest women in the city however, 99% had a trained person around when they were in labor.
‘Tale of Two Cities’ Widens Worldwide for Children, Study Shows
Nigeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Central African Republic, Kenya, Vietnam, United States of America
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In two-thirds of the 36 developing countries among the 179 nations surveyed, the poorest urban children are at least twice as likely to die as their wealthier counterparts, according to the report.
Bangladesh: Neonatal death rate remains static despite other successes
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Health and population experts link better health outcomes to sustained growth of per capita income and expansion of health services both in rural and urban areas.
Caesarean sections should only be performed when medically necessary says WHO
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WHO publishes statement on the rates of caesarean section, and proposes use of Robson classification system.
Oral Antibiotics Are Found to Save More Infant Lives
Nigeria, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Kenya
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“These results should provide a sound basis for policy makers and experts to now empower and train staff at first-level outpatient units and to ensure proper drugs and equipment are available,” said Dr. Steve Wall, an adviser to Save the Children.
Babies with clinically suspected serious infections can be safely and effectively treated outside hospital
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In light of these findings, WHO guidelines on the management of newborns and young infants with PSBIs should be modified, say the authors.
Simpler Antibiotic Regimen Helps Sick Babies in Developing Nations
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Many parents in developing nations can’t afford, or don’t have access to, such hospital care. Some refuse to take their children to the hospital, or aren’t willing to adhere to the antibiotic injection program, the researchers said.