Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths, and now the second leading cause of death after pneumonia in children under the age of 5. On November 17, 2012 global partners, nations, parent organizations and advocates worldwide will mark the second annual World Prematurity Day, continuing momentum for the Born Too Soon movement that will ensure life-saving solutions are put into action.
Watch the short interview with Joy Lawn, Director of Global Evidence and Policy for Save the Children’s Saving Newborn Lives program, as she outlines what can be done to improve care for preterm babies and what countries like Malawi have done to champion change for newborns.