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Tanzania: Sepsis Critical Killer of Newborns - Study
Daily News, 6 May 2018
RESEARCH has shown that sepsis is among the leading causes of death in newborns countrywide, responsible for around 30 per cent of mortalities. Additionally, recent studies… Read more »
Sepsis Leading Cause of Death in Newborns In Tanzania - Study
The rate of sepsis among newborns in Dar es Salaam hospitals is estimated between 25% and 30 % and is among the leading causes of death in newborns countrywide . These deaths occur in unsafe birth environments, where there is little access to water, sanitation and good hygiene, says a statement issued by WaterAid Tanzania, Simavi, and the National Institute for Medical Research.
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Tanzania: Authorities Battle Against Improper Sanitation
Daily News, 2 May 2018
THE market place in Unguja. People conduct their business without bothering to construct washrooms. Authorities have to tackle this challenge. (File photo.) Read more »
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The initiative aims to improve maternal and newborn care in the Kigoma region, where figures have shown that only 47% of women give birth at healthcare facilities. Read more »
