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
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The Nigeria Newborn Health Conference was convened to build synergy and commitment toward ending preventable newborn deaths and renewing the momentum for newborn survival.
New data show child mortality rates falling faster than ever
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Eritrea, India, Liberia, Niger, Tanzania, United Republic of
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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
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Most are from preventable causes such as diseases like pneumonia, malnutrition and complications in labour, but new research highlights success in Rwanda.
Solidifying commitments to ensuring zero maternal and newborn deaths
Ethiopia
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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
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Global forum calls for urgent action to curb health inequities, cut maternal and child mortality
More newborn babies dying: Experts
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Health experts from around the world say millions of innocent lives continue be lost every year, due to pregnant women neglecting their responsibilities and a lack of political will from the leaders.
Yay for SA’s child health policies, nay for outcomes
South Africa
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This week holds the opportunity for us to show that we are serious about having a world where no child is born to die.
Building political impetus for babies
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The medical journal, The Lancet has released findings about babies worldwide ahead of the Partners Forum set for June in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Africa: ‘No Excuse’ for Newborn Deaths
Nigeria, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Central African Republic
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“There has been a fatalistic acceptance from both communities and governments,” Professor Joy Lawn, a Ugandan-born paediatrician at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, told AllAfrica in a telephone interview.