Tanzania: Stakeholders Push to Reduce Infant Mortality
Tanzania, United Republic of
HNN Team
Tanzania committed to the ‘Every Newborn Action Plan and the Sharpened One Plan’ strategies, which if fully implemented, would help reduce maternal and newborn deaths.
MPs admit ignorance on challenges facing premature babies
Tanzania, United Republic of
HNN Team
Every year according to Kebwe 39,000 Tanzanian babies do not survive their first month of their lives, “Shockingly, this is the 11th highest number of newborn deaths in the world.”
Lancet, UN call for renewed commitment to improve newborn babies, maternal health
Ethiopia
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It said that Ethiopia is currently ranked 6th in the world as having the greatest potential to save maternal, prenatal and neonatal lives by 2025.
Nigeria renews efforts to save newborns, mothers
Nigeria
HNN Team
The Nigeria Newborn Health Conference was convened to build synergy and commitment toward ending preventable newborn deaths and renewing the momentum for newborn survival.
Govt launches Indian Newborn Action Plan to reduce infant deaths
India
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New Delhi: The government on Thursday launched the Indian Newborn Action Plan (INAP) to reduce infant mortality rate in the country.
Govt launches plan to reduce newborn mortality rate by 2030
India
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The number of newborn babies in India who die before reaching 28 days will be brought down from 29 per 1,000 live births to single digits before 2030.
With 13.3 lakh under-5 children dying annually, India launches action plan to reduce child mortality
India
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“We are in touch with all states and will given them whatever they require according to their needs. It’s completely above politics and something that will bring together all stake-holders,” Vardhan said.
New data show child mortality rates falling faster than ever
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Niger, Tanzania, United Republic of
HNN Team
New data released today by the United Nations show that under-five mortality rates have dropped by 49% between 1990 and 2013.
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.
In Developing World, Most Dangerous Day of Life Is Birth
Mozambique, South Africa
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The woman hung up her phone and delivered a baby into her yellow and orange skirt so quietly it almost escaped the nurses’ notice.