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UNFPA Estimates 200,000 Pregnant Women Need Help in Aftermath of Super Typhoon

November 11, 2013 Philippines HNN Team

Because approximately 40% of women in the Philippines deliver at home, clean delivery kits are being provided to partners and midwives.

Health volunteers help mothers and their newborn babies in Kawergosk refugee camp, Iraq

October 18, 2013 Iraq HNN Team

UNICEF is training medical volunteers to recognize the danger signs for newborns and advise mothers on the essential elements of newborn care, including exclusive breastfeeding.

In Haiti, emergency clinics help reduce maternal and neonatal deaths

July 25, 2013 Haiti HNN Team

In Haiti, clinics providing emergency obstetric and newborn care are working to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates.

A game-changer for Save the Children?

July 17, 2013 HNN Team

Merlin is now part of Save the Children. Tuesday’s announcement could shake up the international nonprofit landscape and affect thousands of aid workers around the globe.