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17 November is World Prematurity Day, where we remember those babies who are born too soon and the challenges it brings to them and their families.
Every year across the world, over 15 million babies are born too soon. Deaths due to preterm birth complications are now the leading cause of deaths in children who have not yet reached their fifth birthday.There is much that we can do to prevent those deaths - solutions which are evidence-based and cost-effective.
Now is the time to scale up quality care to all women and newborns for them to survive, thrive and transform society. Join us - act now!
MamaYe Evidence: Prematurity
We have created these infographics to describe the impact of preterm birth globally and in each of the MamaYe countries. There are also infographics to encourage decision-makers, health professionals and families to take action.