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The Helping Babies Breathe initiative aims to significantly reduce neonatal mortality caused by asphyxia through training birth attendants in essential resuscitation techniques. Each year, 3.8 million newborns die globally, with a significant portion due to complications at birth. This program provides evidence-based methodologies, focusing on interventions like airway clearance, warmth, and bag-mask ventilation, to ensure better outcomes for newborns. Through collaborative and inclusive approaches, the program integrates with maternal health services to create sustainable change in neonatal care.
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a global educational program in neonatal resuscitation for birth attendants Helping Babies Breathe
Early neonatal deaths www.worldmapper.org 2002
Regional neonatal mortality UNICEF, State of the World’s Children 2009
Causes of neonatal death UNICEF 2007
Target of Helping Babies Breathe Stillbirths Neonatal deaths 3.2 million per year 3.8 million per year 1 million “stillbirths” due to asphyxia 830,000 neonatal deaths due to asphyxia Lawn JE et al. IJGO 2009; 107:S5
Physician workforce www.worldmapper.org 2002
Care available at birth Births in facilities Attendant trained in neonatal resuscitation Equipment for resuscitation Wall SN, Lee ACC, Niermeyer S, et al. IJGO 2009; 107:S47
8-10 % 3-6% < 1% Need for help to breathe at birth Assessment at birth and routine care 80-90% Drying, warmth, clearing the airway, stimulation Bag and mask ventilation Chest compressions, medications
Helping Babies Breatheevidence base and evaluation • Scientific evidence base • International consensus on science (ILCOR) • Revision every 5 years • Harmonization with international health policy • WHO technical expert review • Formative evaluation of content/methodology • Field testing – Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, India, Bangladesh
Helping Babies Breathe • Sustainability • Simple and evidence-based • Low-cost and effective • Easy to integrate
Helping Babies Breathe • Overall Objective • Reduce newborn mortality due to asphyxia • Guiding Principles • Inclusiveness and collaboration • Country-owned and country-led • Integration with maternal and essential newborn care • Shared goal, results, and recognition • Brand non-exclusivity