Background Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an evidence-based intervention that reduces
morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. However, it has not yet been fully integrated into …

This document puts forward the joint position and vision of an expert, global,
multistakeholder working group on implementing Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for all …

Abstract Purpose The effects of Kangaroo mother care (KMC) on physiological parameters
in preterm infants have been reported in the literature by experimental and quasi …

he KMC implementation strategy targets a broad audience. These include policy-makers
and programme managers at national, regional and local levels, government and …

Background Progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths is impeded
by data gaps, especially regarding coverage and quality of care in hospitals. We aimed to …

Background Policymakers need regular high-quality coverage data on care around the time
of birth to accelerate progress for ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths and …

Neonatal death represents a major burden in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where the main
conditions triggering mortality, such as prematurity, labor complications, infections, and …

There is a paucity of literature exploring the challenges of breastfeeding sick children in
hospital. Previous research has focused on single conditions and hospitals which limits …

Background Understanding the effect of early kangaroo mother care on survival of mild-
moderately unstable neonates< 2000 g is a high-priority evidence gap for small and sick …

Abstract Background Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) coverage target 4 necessitates
national scale-up of Level-2 Small and Sick Newborn Care (SSNC)(with Continuous …