Premature kids saved by Kangaroo Mother Care discharged
Tanzania, United Republic of
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Recent statistics shows that at least 13 percent of born babies in Tanzania are born with low birth weight which contributes to the infant’s deaths by 86 percent.
Save Our Children: Pakistan losing battle against hunger, disease
Pakistan
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“I lost my three children due to lack of neonatal resources, but no one has helped me so far,” said Prem Chandar, 34, who lost his third baby due to malnutrition in the Goth Haryar village of Mithi, Tharparkar, last month.
In Rajasthan, a milk bank which saves lives (Health Feature)
India
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Rajasthan has a high infant mortality rate. According to the 2011 Census, the desert state’s infant mortality rate was – 52 per 1,000 live births as compared to the India figure of 44.
Bangladesh: Keeping newborn warm in winter
Bangladesh
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Experts from World Health Organisation (WHO) and Saving Newborn Lives initiative of Save the Children have recommended the following actions for proper postnatal care.
MPs admit ignorance on challenges facing premature babies
Tanzania, United Republic of
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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.”
Ethiopia: Kangaroo Mother Care for Newborns Recommended
Ethiopia
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“There is tremendous opportunity and we know what needs to be done to ensure every Ethiopian mother and her baby have a healthy start,” Gary L. Darmstadt (MD), Lancet Series author and senior fellow at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, says.
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.
Nepal: Born too soon
Nepal
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The prevailing fatalistic attitude that exists in Nepal also reflects people’s acceptance that many babies are born to inevitably die.
Johnson & Johnson Partners with Save the Children to Help Millions of Children over the Next 3 Years
Malawi, Uganda
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The multi-million dollar, multi-year commitment will cover core mission support; program support to improve newborn survival; local activation; and gift-in-kind services.
Simple, inexpensive care can save newborn babies
Bangladesh
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Dr Rubayet further said breastfeeding immediately after birth and exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, basic care for infections, and easing breathing difficulties could reduce such deaths by over three-quarters.