In the News

Registration of births, deaths in rural areas of Mysuru district to go online from March 1

February 9, 2015 India HNN Team

The online registration of births, deaths and stillbirths, which was hitherto restricted to urban areas will now extend even to rural areas.

Better Bath Rituals Is One Way Bangladesh Is Saving Its Newborns

February 9, 2015 Bangladesh HNN Team

“through our work and other organizations, and the government, people now have a strong belief that there is a way out, if you act quickly.”

WISH joins Gates Foundation to highlight maternal care as global priority

February 8, 2015 HNN Team

Integrated care systems that use innovative approaches are desperately needed across the full range of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child healthcare.

Multi Language Stillbirth Surveys

February 6, 2015 HNN Team

You are invited to take part in an online survey about your views on stillbirth.

U-M center launches first phase of reproductive health training in Ethiopia

February 6, 2015 Ethiopia HNN Team

Students at eight Ethiopian medical schools begin comprehensive reproductive health training through new center led by Ethiopian-born doctor

Poorest Children More Likely to Die Young in Developing Countries

February 5, 2015 Indonesia HNN Team

Save the Children said that in 78 percent of the 87 low and middle income countries it analyzed in its “Lottery of Birth” report, at least one social or economic group was lagging behind and making slower progress in reducing child mortality.

Health Expert Commends Ghana For Newborn Action Plan

February 2, 2015 Ghana HNN Team

The plan seeks to promote innovative ways to strengthen health sector strategies, and outline standards for quality care, measurement of births and deaths.

Pakistan: Maternal, newborn health: ‘Speakers call for research-based action

January 30, 2015 Pakistan HNN Team

Speakers at a two-day seminar stressed on the role of research-based evidence to action beyond 2015 in order to build better policies and practices related to maternal and newborn health in Pakistan.

Saving lives: AKU inaugurates its newly expanded neonatal unit

January 28, 2015 Pakistan HNN Team

With 24 more beds, Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opened its doors on Wednesday, enabling the hospital to treat a greater number of critically ill or premature newborn babies.

Ghana: Vice President’s wife concerned about newborn motality

January 27, 2015 Ghana HNN Team

The wife of the Vice President, Mrs Matilda Amissah-Arthur, has expressed concern about the increasing newborn mortality rate (NMR) in the country and called for concerted efforts by the general public to deal with the issue.