Ending newborn deaths: ensuring every baby survives
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The first 24 hours of a child’s life are the most dangerous, with more than one million babies dying each year on their first and only day of life, according to new research published by Save the Children.
The new report, Ending Newborn Deaths, shows one half of first day deaths around the world could be prevented if the mother and baby had access to free health care and a skilled midwife.
The children’s aid agency says the deaths happen because of premature birth and complications during...
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