Summary
While data quantity and quality varies, each country has data that can be used now to drive action and accelerate progress towards mortality targets.
This webinar reviewed the opportunities to improve birth and newborn data quality and availability through routine health information management systems. It looked into what needs to be done to close the gaps in high-priority data to end preventable deaths (survive), ensure health and well-being (thrive) and change how small and sick newborns are cared for (transform).
In addition, speakers shared the experience of Malawi, India and Namibia of using data to help prevent newborn deaths and increase their well-being. An example of the data that is needed to support family-centered care was also presented.
The session was facilitated by Dr. Gagan Gupta, Health Specialist, UNICEF.
See also: session 1 of this webinar, on 1 July 10 am CEST
This is the fifth webinar in a series on Transforming care for small and sick newborns, organized by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.
See the topics and dates of the whole series
