Problem Addressed
High neonatal and infant mortality rates occur due to limited newborn care in home settings.
What We Did
We evaluated the IMNCI program, which combines improved treatment for childhood illnesses with home visits for newborn care.
What We Found
IMNCI reduced infant deaths by 15% and improved newborn care practices.
Impact
The program is a model for improving child survival in resource-limited settings.
Real-World Impact
IMNCI has been adopted in India, saving lives and improving care for newborns in vulnerable communities.
Investigators
Nita Bhandari,
Sarmila Mazumder, Sunita Taneja.
Read More
- Effect of implementation of Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) programme on neonatal and infant mortality: cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2012 Mar 21;344:e1634 . DOI: 10.1136/bmj.e1634.
- Effect of implementation of integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness programme on treatment seeking practices for morbidities in infants: cluster randomised trial. BMJ. 2014 Aug 29;349:g4988. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.g4988.
