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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Pregnancy and childbirth

UNICEF: Facts for Life series

The Facts for Life series provides information about timing births, safe motherhood, child development and learning, breastfeeding, nutrition and growth, immunisation and diarrhoea.

About 11 million children die each year from preventable causes before they reach five years of age. Many deaths can be avoided if parents and caregivers are aware of the symptoms of childhood illnesses and the danger signs indicating the need for medical help.

 

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