Africa: One Million Babies Die Globally On the First Day of Their Life - Save the Children

The new report - Ending Newborn Deaths - shows one half of first day deaths around the world could be prevented if the mother and baby had access to free health care and a skilled midwife.

The charity says the deaths happen because of premature birth and complications during birth - such as prolonged labour, pre-eclampsia and infection - which can be avoided if quality health experts are present.

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