Friday, September 17, 2010

DFID on CHILD Health


The only way we will end poverty is to put women and mothers at the front and centre of all our efforts Andrew Mitchell UK Development Secretary


......The health of newborns is inextricably linked to the health of their mothers. Interventions to improve maternal health and survival also improve newborn health and survival. These include; antenatal care, skilled attendance at birth, access to emergency obstetric care when necessary, adequate nutrition, post-partum care, newborn care, education to improve health, breastfeeding and improved sanitation, hygiene and water.

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