The rising mortality due to slow fetal growth and malnutrition is concerning,” a study author said in an email to The ...

Experts say many maternal deaths are preventable with timely access to quality healthcare and proper medical protocols.

While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically causes mild symptoms in adults, the virus can be life-threatening for infants. The seasonal virus is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract ...

Until recently, a small team issued timely guidance on the types of contraception certain high-risk women should use.

Ethiopia has made substantial progress in reducing child and maternal mortality over the past two decades by expanding healthcare access across both urban and rural areas, the Ministry of Health (MoH) ...

Maternal Mortality Review Committees in political crosshairs Every state has a Maternal Mortality Mortality Review Committee and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works with the ...

Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate demands a national audit, says a leading researcher. The audit, involving government and private sectors, is crucial to understanding and addressing the crisis.

Uganda is making a bold push for energy self-reliance with the launch of its national Biofuel Blending Programme ...

Local officials are continuing their efforts to reduce the number of Bartholomew County infants who die before their first birthday.