Latest infant mortality News

Medical museums often display infant remains – how they were acquired was frequently harrowing and involved eugenic thinking
US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
U.S. sanctions against Cuba are endangering lives and must be lifted
SUDAN: Three children born into war every minute as maternal deaths rise and health services deteriorate
WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day
A tiny fish is helping clinicians avoid unnecessary multi-million-dollar treatment for babies suspected of having spinal muscular atrophy
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commend Malaysia on Progress in Maternal and Infant Health Care, Raise Questions…
Cracking the ‘long tail’ problem: new research targets hidden solar panel issue
Did Plunket founder Truby King really believe in eugenics? History isn’t that simple
NZ’s shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality: what the evidence tells us
Cohort Life Expectancy Is No Longer Rising As Quickly
Conservatives notch 2 victories in their fight to deny Planned Parenthood federal funding through Medicaid
Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it’s like when babies are born out of the blue
Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe
Global infant mortality will rise – in contrast to United Nations projections
World Health Day 2025 to spotlight women and babies’ survival, urging solidarity at a critical moment for global health
Stricter abortion laws may cause increased infant deaths − 2 maternal and child health researchers explain the data
Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research
Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won’t remain silent
Hard-hitting report exposes vast inequalities faced by women in the North of England
Experts warn of serious health impacts from climate change for pregnant women, children, and older people
RACS Supports National Reconciliation Week 2024
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO – April 2024
Women in rich countries are having fewer kids, or none at all. What’s going on?
Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years
Child health is in crisis in the UK – here’s what needs to change
Ground-breaking partnership aims to help close gap
UN Child Rights Committee publishes findings on Bulgaria, Congo, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Senegal and South Africa
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life expectancy lower in remote and very remote areas
Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births
Opinion piece: Vote Yes for better listening and better outcomes
Opinion piece: opportunity we can’t afford to miss
Lived experience sparks Indigenous Mater Research midwife to help others
When you listen, you get better results – it’s that simple
UN experts decry devastating second round of rations cuts for Rohingya refugees: Bangladesh
Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 29 May 2023
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Sao Tome and Principe on the High Birth Registration Rate,…
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Timor-Leste on Advancing Equality for Women and Girls, Ask Questions…
Growing divide in regional health inequalities exposed
Lockdowns linked with drop in preterm births
Keeping babies alive will lower population growth
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy improves chances of walking and quality of life: study
Pollution from farm fires significantly increases blood pressure risk
UniSC research program linked to reduction in Queensland baby deaths
Experts of Committee on Rights of Child Praise South Sudan’s Child
AIHW releases 2022 report card on health of Australians
Future fund supports clinical trial on steroid use for pre-term babies
Twins can face unique risks before and just after birth