Saving “Every Woman, Every Child”: Canada ‘Incubates’ 22 Bold New Ideas

Bangladesh, India, Peru, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda, Kenya HNN Team

Innovators worldwide receive seed grants to help Bangladesh garment workers express, store breast milk, assist with childbirths in remote areas via mobile telecommunications, stabilize vaccines without refrigeration, produce snacks from rice bran waste to fight children’s iron deficiency.

Govt launches plan to reduce newborn mortality rate by 2030

India HNN Team

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.

Govt launches Indian Newborn Action Plan to reduce infant deaths

India

New Delhi: The government on Thursday launched the Indian Newborn Action Plan (INAP) to reduce infant mortality rate in the country.

With 13.3 lakh under-5 children dying annually, India launches action plan to reduce child mortality

India

“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.

Ghana: U/ER records success in newborn care

Ghana HNN Team

The Upper East Region has recorded significant strides in many of the region’s health targets for the years including reduction in newborn death.

Bangladesh: Natural incubator improving newborn survival

Bangladesh HNN Team

Researchers have shown that maternal infant skin-to-skin contact is an effective and inexpensive way for keeping babies warm and synchronizes with mother’s temperature

500 Days Left to Millennium Development Goals Deadline

There are only 500 days left for countries to meet the MDGs.

Bihar CM leads Political Conclave to end newborn deaths, with Save the Children

India HNN Team

Save the Children hosted a political conclave – on the theme ‘No Child Born to Die’ — with elected representatives and political leaders from Bihar in the state capital.

Solidifying commitments to ensuring zero maternal and newborn deaths

Ethiopia HNN Team

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 HNN Team

Global forum calls for urgent action to curb health inequities, cut maternal and child mortality