· What does it mean to provide respectful maternal and newborn care? A new Compendium, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) and … First launched in 2008 by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (now the Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants, or GFCNI) and many parent organizations, World … · Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood. Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in … · Today, WHO published its first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections … · Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are … · Overview Born too soon: decade of action on preterm birth looks to the future, setting an ambitious agenda to reduce the burden of preterm birth by addressing factors outside of the health … · Who is most at risk? Globally, 2.4 million babies died in the first month of life in 2019. Approximately 6700 newborn deaths occur every day, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the … · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold, including a runny nose, cough and fever. RSV can cause more severe … · Another immunization product to protect babies is a long-acting monoclonal antibody that targets the RSV virus. It is given as an intramuscular injection to protect against severe RSV lower … · Home / Tools and toolkits / Your life, your health - Tips and information for health and well-being / Life phase / Newborns and children under 5 years / Caring for a newborn
