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Administrator Shah Visits India and Burma – Advances Child Survival Partnerships
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USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah and partners from Burmese and U.S. medical associations launch the Survive and Thrive public-private partnership in Rangoon, Burma, on March 7, 2013, to increase coverage of high-impact and high-quality maternal and newborn interventions delivered by midwives.
Photo Source: Richard Nyberg/USAID
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In India, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah renewed our commitment to child survival at a press briefing in Mumbai with Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare official Anuradha Gupta. Dr. Shah announced the extension of two USAID flagship projects for child survival: the Integrated Maternal and Child Health Project (MCHIP), and the Health for the Urban Poor (HUP) project. USAID will also continue to provide support in establishing quick response teams for Indian states with the highest child mortality that have committed to accelerating their efforts for child survival.
While in Burma, Administrator Shah launched the public-private partnership Survive and Thrive. This partnership will expand the coverage of quality and high-impact maternal and newborn services, starting with essential newborn care, and link pediatricians, midwives, and obstetricians from U.S. professional associations to peer associations in Burma to build capacity in service delivery.
Progress Since the Child Survival Call to Action
Since the Call to Action event, 172 countries have signed the A Promise Renewed pledge to accelerate declines in child deaths. More than 400 civil society and faith-based organizations and more than 2,000 individuals have also pledged support. Each signature represents a renewed commitment to give every child the best possible start in life. Governments are leading the effort to convene policymakers, technical experts, and development partners in a concerted effort to scale up high-impact strategies for maternal, newborn, and child survival.
New Opportunity to Share Child Survival Best Practices
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Photo source: Kunle Ajayi, Courtesy of Photoshare. |
Launched at the end of March, Global Health: Science and Practice (GHSP) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by USAID, the Knowledge for Health project at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Department of Global Health at George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services. The inaugural issue includes pieces on chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care and undernutrition. GHSP aims to advance knowledge on how programs are implemented and to promote what works.
What's Happening in Child Survival
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When: April 5, 2013
Where: Online, around the globe
What: A global 1,000-minute digital media rally will be held to raise awareness and inspire action around the MDGs, marking the 1,000-day milestone leading to 2015. Join the conversation using #MDGMomentum or @Momentum1000, and learn more on the website Momentum1000. Join @USAIDGH at 2 p.m. to learn more about which countries will meet MDG 4.
When: April 12, 2013
Where: Washington, D.C.
What: U.S. Launch of WHO/UNICEF Global Action Plan on Pneumonia and Diarrhea, cohosted by USAID, UNICEF, PATH, and Save the Children. RSVP now, seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: April 15 – 18, 2013
Where: Johannesburg, South Africa
What: The Global Newborn Health Conference 2013: Accelerating the Scale-Up of Maternal and Newborn Health Interventions to Reduce Mortality will be held as countries make their final push toward achieving the MDGs and beyond. Progress in reducing neonatal mortality is essential to meeting the child survival MDG. Learn more and view the calendar of events on the conference's website.
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Read the latest news articles related to child survival:
 The New York Times India Ink Blog: A Conversation With: U.S.A.I.D. Administrator Rajiv Shah
GlobalPost: USAID Gets Results on Reducing Global Child Mortality
IIP Digital: India, U.S. Renew Commitment to End Preventable Child Deaths
VOA: Calling for Child Survival in India
Business Standard: USAID to Extend Its Child Survival Programmes in India
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5th Birthday: USAID's Contribution to A Promise Renewed
With recent progress in the fight to end preventable child deaths, the 5th Birthday website has been updated to reflect USAID’s contribution to A Promise Renewed. View the updated content and learn more about our work on the Solutions, Share the Facts, Initiatives, Take the Pledge, and Events pages. You can still browse the 5th Birthday album and post your 5th Birthday photo to join other child survival champions.
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