A retrospective study of neonatal case management and outcomes in rural Rwanda post implementation of a national neonatal care package for sick and small infants

• Main Authors: Merab Nyishime (Author), Ryan Borg (Author), Willy Ingabire (Author), Bethany Hedt-Gauthier (Author), Evrard Nahimana (Author), Neil Gupta (Author), Anne Hansen (Author), Michelle Labrecque (Author), Fulgence Nkikabahizi (Author), Christine Mutaganzwa (Author), Francois Biziyaremye (Author), Claudine Mukayiranga (Author), Francine Mwamini (Author), Hema Magge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Despite worldwide efforts to reduce neonatal mortality, 44% of under-five deaths occur in the first 28 days of life. The primary causes of neonatal death are preventable or treatable. This study describes the presentation, management and outcomes of hospitalized newborns admitted...