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Infant and childhood diseases

Last updated on 06 December 2007

The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review

The debate over whether to recommend exclusive breastfeeding for 4-6 months vs "about 6 months" has recently become more intense. (World Health Organization, Child and Adolescent Health and Development) More info >>

DFID's maternal health strategy: reducing deaths: evidence & action

The first progress report on DFID's maternal health strategy. (DFID: December 2005) More info >>

Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

The Partnership  is a global health partnership and joins the maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) communities into an alliance of some 180 members to ensure that all women, infants and children not only remain healthy, but thrive. (Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health) More info >>

Working with individuals, families & communities to improve maternal & newborn health

This document is based on the health promotion approach, proposing a framework for the development of interventions at the individual, family and community level to improve maternal and newborn health. (World Health Organization) More info >>

Safe motherhood needs assessment

This needs assessment assists managers and practitioners to undertake a rapid assessment of the health system and community response to maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. (World Health Organization) More info >>

Mother-baby package: implementing safe motherhood in countries

This package can be used to improve service delivery to promote the health of mothers and infants via national programmes in the developing world. (World Health Organization) More info >>

Implementing the global strategy for infant & young child feeding

Report of a technical meeting to facilitate the implementation of the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding, and assist governments in translating global recommendations into country-specific actions. (World Health Organization: February 2003) More info >>

Global strategy for infant and young child feeding

Two principles have guided the development of this strategy, including grounding it on the best available scientific and epidemiological evidence and promoting a participatory approach. (World Health Organization: 2003) More info >>

The CHILD2015 goal

This on-line discussion group focuses on child healthcare information and learning with the goal that by 2015, every child worldwide will have access to an informed healthcare provider. (Development Through Dialogue: January 2007) More info >>

Breastfeeding and maternal tuberculosis

This resource discusses the recommended management of mother and infant for mothers who develop infectious pulmonary tuberculosis shortly before or shortly after delivery. (World Health Organization: February 1998) More info >>

Australian Breastfeeding Association: breastfeeding information

Range of information about breastfeeding, such as why breast milk is best, breast and nipple care, increasing milk supply and weaning. (Australian Breastfeeding Association) More info >>

Paediatrics for doctors in PNG

This book - available online - provides practical advice about how to deal with the day to day problems that face doctors responsible for the health of children in Papua New Guinea and other developing countries. More info >>


 

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