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Innovation in reducing neonatal death using Chlorhexidine in Nepal- a case study. Saving Lives at Birth a Grand Challenge for Development. This is three year project to scale up use of C hlorhexidine at national level
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Innovation in reducing neonatal death using Chlorhexidine in Nepal- a case study
Saving Lives at Birth a Grand Challenge for Development • This is three year project to scale up use of Chlorhexidine at national level • The project aim to reduce neo-natal death cased by infection by using Chlorhexidine immediate after cord cutting • This in one of the innovation project under USAID health , science and technology.
The Nepal Context- Child Mortality Marked decline in infant and child mortality Less improvement with neonatal mortality and no change from 2006-2011 Source: NDHS&NHSP*
Nepal Context – Policy Strategies to reduce neonatal mortality
Nepal policy for CHX used • Chlorhexidine will be applied to each newborn irrespective of facility and home birth. • Nepal is using single dose resume immediate after cord cutting as a part of essential newborn care followed by clean and dry cord care practices. • CHX is not stand alone program it is integral part of essential newborn care.
Completed and Active Districts: 41 Planned: Entire Country (75 districts) Impact
Chlorhexidine integration into ongoing programs Success through Integration
Supply of 7.1%w/v Chlorhexidinein Nepal Job aid to counsel mother