Introduction Newborn babies in need of critical medical attention are normally admitted to
the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). These infants tend to be preterm, have low birth …

Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes invasive infections in neonates and has
been implicated as a cause of prelabour rupture of membranes, preterm delivery and …

Introduction The neonatal period is a highly vulnerable time for an infant completing many of
the physiologic adjustments required for life outside the uterus. As a result, there are high …

Background In Ethiopia, the trend of neonatal mortality showed slow pace of reduction from
2000–2016 compared to the reduction in infant and under-five mortality over the same …

Background The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time of human life for diseases.
Neonatal morbidity and mortality are significant contributors to under-five morbidity and …

Background Most of the deaths among neonates in low-income and middle-income
countries (LMICs) can be prevented through universal access to basic high-quality health …

Background 78% of neonatal deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia, among
which, more than 80% are in low birthweight babies. Existing neonatal mortality risk scores …

Background: Birth asphyxia (BA) is a preventable cause of cerebral insults in newborns. It is
associated with high morbidity and mortality. Of the 120 million babies born in third world …

Background: A community-based survey was conducted amongst mothers aged 15–49
years living in Mosan-Okunola, Lagos, Nigeria to determine the knowledge of, attitudes to …

Background High global neonatal deaths have triggered efforts to improve facility-based
care. However, the outcomes achievable at different levels of care are unclear. This study …