It was midafternoon when 21-year-old Rosita Filipe arrived at Muxungué Rural Hospital. Now in labor for more than a day, she was weak and in pain. […]
Category: Newborn Health
Beyond the Classroom: Strengthening the Capacity of Burmese Health Care Providers
Competency-based, in-service trainings are giving Burmese midwives the confidence and ability to apply newly learned skills in their day-to-day practice. […]
In Mozambique, Nurses are Using Health Information to Make Lifesaving Decisions
MCSP is helping health care providers in Mozambique identify complications and make rapid, lifesaving decisions. […]
Slideshow: World Prematurity Day
In 27 countries, we’re using targeted interventions – before and during pregnancy, at delivery, and after birth – to prevent maternal and child deaths, including those resulting from preterm birth. […]
In Mozambique, a Month-long Celebration of Breastfeeding
In countries like Mozambique, sustained breastfeeding saves lives. It’s no wonder the country has taken to extending World Breastfeeding Week to an entire month! […]
Mentoring Health Care Workers in Rwanda is Saving Lives
“I don’t really know how to explain the joy after hearing the baby crying and breathing,” a Rwandan nurse said. “It was indeed a miracle.” […]
Every Newborn Action Plan 2017 Report: Celebrating Every Birth & Ending Preventable Deaths
This week, a joint WHO and UNICEF publication details the country leadership and actions taken toward meeting our ENAP milestones throughout 2016. […]
A Pre-Discharge Checklist for Improving Facility-Based Postnatal Care for Mothers and Newborns
Too many mothers and newborns die in the week following childbirth. A pre-discharge checklist can make a big difference. […]
District Partnerships Enhance Community Participation for RMNCH in Rwanda
MCSP is engaging communities and strengthening the ability of its members to work together to address social and health concerns. […]
Nigeria Commits to Scaling Up Use of Antiseptic Gel to Reduce Newborn Deaths
Affordable and easy to use, chlorhexidine gel, when applied to babies’ umbilical cords, prevents infections and saves lives. […]
