Introduction The majority (99%) of the children who die during the first 4 weeks of life do so
in the poorer parts of the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. In 2018 …

This book challenges conventional wisdoms both about economic performance and about
policies for economic development in African countries. Its starting point is the striking …

South Africa is committed to reducing under-5 mortality rates in line with the Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) targets. Policymakers and healthcare service managers require …

In resource-restricted regions, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) data are often
underreported, making the determination of effective interventions and their outcome …

Each year, 2.4 million children die within their first month of life. Child Health and Mortality
Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) established in 7 countries aims to generate accurate …

Childhood diseases remain an increasing health problem in many developing countries and
also associated with an enormous financial burden. In South Africa, many people still rely on …

Background There is a high global burden of neonatal mortality, with many newborn babies
dying of preventable and treatable conditions, particularly in low and middle-income …

Objective: To assess the association of maternal HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy
(ART) with perinatal outcomes among women with accurate pregnancy dating and birth …

Despite a substantial decline in childhood mortality rates in South Africa (SA), progress in
neonatal mortality reduction has been much slower. Severe bacterial infections remain a …

Background In a previous article on the impact of COVID-19, the authors compared access
to routine health services between 2019 and 2020. While differential by province, a number …