Scaling-up the All Babies Count programme to eliminate preventable neonatal deaths in Rwanda: experiences midway through implementation

• Main Authors: Merab Nyishime, MSc (Author), Francois Biziyaremye, RN (Author), Evrard Nahimana, MD MSc (Author), Alphonse Nshimyiryo, BSc (Author), Samuel Byiringiro, RN (Author), Marie Louise Manirakiza, RN (Author), Jules Cesar Munyabugingo, RM (Author), Marie Claire Abimana, RM (Author), Jean Pierre Ndagijimana, MScN (Author), Theodosie Umugirwa, RM (Author), Donatille Mujawayezu (Author), Lisa Ruth Hirschhorn, MD (Author), Joseph Gitera, MPH (Author), Catherine Marie Kirk, MPH (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Rwanda has made significant reductions in child mortality; however, reductions in neonatal deaths have been slower. Despite near universal facility-based delivery, about half of neonatal deaths occur within 48 h of birth in health facilities. All Babies Count is an evidence-based 18-mont...