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Seven newborns die in Trinidad and Tobago due to sepsis

Published on: April 12, 2024
12:30

Port-of-Spain, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) At least seven newborns died in a hospital in Trinidad and Tobago as a result of sepsis, and their parents are demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event, local media reported on Friday.

World progress in tackling maternal, newborn deaths stalls since 2015

Published on: May 9, 2023
16:24

New York, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Global progress in reducing deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies has flatlined for 8 years given the decreasing investments in maternal and newborn health, the UN warned Tuesday.

Kangaroo mother care after birth critical for saving lives – WHO

Published on: November 15, 2022
16:10

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday highly recommended the use of the so-called "kangaroo mother care", which involves skin-to-skin contact and exclusive breastfeeding, significantly improves a premature or low birthweight baby´s chances of survival.

India warns on incidence of congenital heart diseases

Published on: October 1, 2022
16:55

New Delhi, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, U.S., acknowledges to be the most common congenital disorder, is responsible for 28% of all congenital birth defects, and accounts for 6%-10 % of all the infant deaths in India.

Scientists recommend exposing newborns to environment microbes

Published on: April 11, 2022
17:40

Madrid, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) A newborn must develop in a clean environment but without excesses, since he must interact with microbes in the environment to strengthen his immune system, a specialized source revealed on Monday.

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