Every year 15 th to 21 st of November is observed as Newborn Care Week. The observance is aimed towards raising awareness about the importance of newborn care for child survival and development. The theme for the year 2020 is “Every Newborn: An Action Plan To End Preventable Deaths.” Read for more insights. Every child's survival and growth to full potential is important.
The observance of newborn care week focuses on improving child care at birth and during the initial phase of life. This is because the first 28 days of a newborn’s life are crucial and with a high risk of mortality. According to the WHO, 7000 newborn deaths occur every day worldwide , out of which one-third of deaths occur on the same day of birth while the rest occur within the first week of life. This can be attributed to the uneven distribution of life-saving interventions (especially in developing countries),…
