New moms and babies face huge health risks. The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to change this. Their new campaign, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” aims to protect the most vulnerable – pregnant women, new moms, and newborns.
Many women and babies die each year from preventable causes. The WHO says over 50% of newborn deaths can be stopped. But it’s not just about medical care. These families need support for their mental health, family planning, and help with non-communicable diseases.
The WHO also wants to improve care during childbirth. Many women die because they don’t get the care they need during and after birth. Common causes of death include preeclampsia, bleeding, and infections. Newborns are also at risk, with 40% of deaths happening right after birth.
Each year, about 2.4 million newborns die. This is almost half of all deaths of children under five. The WHO wants to change this by improving healthcare for moms and babies. They believe that supporting breastfeeding and family planning can make a big difference.
The WHO’s goal is not just to care for the mom during pregnancy, but to support the whole family. This includes physical and emotional support during pregnancy, birth, and the first few months after. The WHO is working with countries to create policies that promote healthy pregnancies and births.
The WHO is facing financial cuts, which has reduced their budget by 20%. Despite this, they are continuing with vital programs, including those that support maternal and newborn care. The director, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced that they will keep programs that are crucial to global health.
The WHO’s campaign is important for meeting global health goals by 2030. They want to raise awareness about the need to support new moms and babies. By working together, we can reduce deaths and improve health outcomes for these vulnerable families.
Supporting Families for Better Health
The WHO’s campaign is part of a larger effort to support families and improve health outcomes. This includes:
- Improving healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth
- Supporting breastfeeding and family planning
- Providing emotional and physical support to new families
- Creating policies that promote healthy pregnancies and births
By supporting families and improving healthcare, we can reduce deaths and improve health outcomes for new moms and babies. The WHO’s campaign is an important step towards achieving this goal.
Global Health Goals
The WHO’s campaign is part of a larger effort to meet global health goals by 2030. These goals include:
- Reducing newborn deaths
- Improving maternal health
- Supporting family planning and breastfeeding
- Creating policies that promote healthy pregnancies and births
By working together, we can achieve these goals and improve health outcomes for new moms and babies around the world. The WHO’s campaign is an important step towards making this happen.