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Neonatal Alliance Locks in on Largest Contributor to Under-5 Death in Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted by  on Wednesday, September 11th 2013     

To prevent neonatal deaths in Latin America and the Caribbean, USAID, ministries of health in the region, NGOs, and professional associations, have formed the LAC Neonatal Alliance. Read more >>

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Coordinated Efforts Needed to Combat Infant Mortality in Africa

Posted by  on Wednesday, August 7th 2013     

To meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of reducing infant mortality by two thirds before 2015, birth attendants in large numbers must acquire the basic skills and equipment to help newborns breathe.

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Embracing Innovation and Discovery to Accelerate Global Health Progress

Posted by  on Wednesday, May 1st 2013     

Improving women’s and children’s health is critical to the development of successful economies and stable communities. Read more >>

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Hope Springs in Burma for Maternal and Child Health

Posted by  on Wednesday, November 14th 2012     

With an economy of over $80 billion, growing at over 5 percent annually, Burma presents unique challenges and opportunities for development Read more >>

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USAID in the News – 28 June 2010

Posted by  on Monday, June 28th 2010     

submitted by Jessica Scott Administrator Rajiv Shah shared insight on his ideas for agency reform at the National Press Club June 18 luncheon. His inspiration for the changes stemmed from the extraordinary actions of his staff in response to the earthquake disaster in Haiti. The emergency teams demonstrated their versatility by purchasing food from local […]

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