Background. Infant and under-5 childhood mortality rates in developing countries have
declined significantly in the past 2 to 3 decades. However, 2 critical indicators, maternal and …

The Lancet Neonatal Survival Series categorized neonatal health interventions into 3
service delivery modes:“Outreach,”“Family-Community Care,” and “Facility-based Clinical …

Although post-neonatal and child mortality rates have declined dramatically in many
developing countries in recent decades, neonatal mortality rates have remained relatively …

Each year 3.6 million infants are estimated to die in the first 4 weeks of life (neonatal period)—
but the majority continue to die at home, uncounted. This article reviews progress for …

The past decade has witnessed increasing global attention and political support for
maternal, newborn and child health. Despite this increased attention, actual progress has …

Background While maternal, infant and under‐five child mortality rates in developing
countries have declined significantly in the past two to three decades, newborn mortality …

Background The contributions that community–based primary health care (CBPHC) and
engaging with communities as valued partners can make to the improvement of maternal …

Background Newborn deaths account for 57% of deaths in children younger than 5 years in
Pakistan. Although a large programme of trained lady health workers (LHWs) exists, the …

Background Antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) are critical opportunities for
women, babies and parents/families to receive quality care and support from health …

A disproportionate burden of infant and under-five childhood mortality occurs during the
neonatal period, usually within a few days of birth and against a backdrop of socio-economic …