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The following are some strategies that families and care givers can adopt to take very good care of newborns for better outcomes: Families should be advised to: Seek prompt medical care if necessary (danger signs include feeding problems, or if the newborn has reduced activity, difficult breathing, a fever, fits or convulsions, or feels cold);...Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives everywhere, but we know that it hits hardest those who have the least, including refugees and displaced persons. For them, the dangers have compounded. Half of the world’s refugees are women and girls. Of the 71 million people forcibly displaced around the world, over 80 per cent of refugees...Read More

The Ngorongoro district in Arusha region is a land of craters, sacred forests and mountains, wild animals and the Maasai people. This community has learnt to co-exist with nature, sharing land, wild food, herbs and water with the wild animals that roam freely. Rosemary Satunini Berere, 23, grew up in Samunge village where each morning...Read More

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has praised fathers for their contribution towards the development of children in the country. It urged them to continue to provide support for all children to help the country mitigate all forms of abuse against the child. A statement issued by the Ministry to mark this year’s...Read More

The Deputy Minister for Research Planning and Policy at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Mr. Hassan Karneh has rolled out remarkable achievements the Ministry has achieved within a period of a year. Appearing Saturday, June 20, 2020 on an online talkshow styled ‘Focus on Liberia’ based in Atlanta Georgia, USA – Mr....Read More

There should be a plan to take care of newborns to improve on their survival and development Priority Strategies on Newborns: It is possible to improve survival and health of newborns and end preventable stillbirths by reaching high coverage of quality antenatal care, skilled care at birth, postnatal care for mother and baby, and care...Read More