Africa: ‘No Excuse’ for Newborn Death Rate
South Africa
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A series of papers published on Tuesday is laying the ground for concerted international action to reduce deaths among newborn babies – which reach their highest levels in sub-Saharan African countries.
Melinda Gates Works to Curb Newborn Deaths
Nigeria, Senegal
HNN Team
Inexpensive, Low-Tech Solutions Urged, Such as Breast-Feeding, ‘Kangaroo Care’.
WHO and UNICEF work to save 50,000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
HNN Team
This pioneering document presents crucial interventions focusing on the first three days of life. At its heart is the “First Embrace” – a call for a return to basics.
A Call to Action for Newborns
Nigeria
HNN Team
We need a new sense of purpose from the global community. The world must not squander the opportunity that 2014 offers.
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder-President Honored as National Newborn Health Champion at Save the Children’s ‘Ending Newborn Deaths’ Report Launch
Nigeria
HNN Team
Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, honored by Save the Children Nigeria launch of the organization’s highly anticipated Ending Newborn Deaths Report.
Every Newborn draft action plan online public consultation opens
HNN Team
Everyone is invited to take part in the consultation process on Every Newborn, which is open until 28th February 2014.
Every Newborn draft action plan now online
HNN Team
The process of developing the action plan will be discussed at the 134th session of the World Health Organization Executive Board, to be held in Geneva on 20-25th January 2014.
7 wins for global child health in 2013
HNN Team
This year’s most notable achievements in the field of child health.
Nigeria: What Is Every Newborn?
HNN Team
The Every Newborn process starts from consultations in multiple high-burden countries to gain better understanding of context and specific bottlenecks for scale up.
Newborn breakfast: Challenge for action
HNN Team
Newborn health was at the top of the agenda during a breakfast meeting held on the side of the UN General Assembly.