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📢 New research alert 👇 A study, published in Advances in Simulation, has demonstrated the effectiveness of neonatal simulation tools in equipping healthcare providers with essential neonatal resuscitation skills in resource-limited settings. The study, undertaken by Safer Births' researchers in Tanzania, explored neonatal resuscitation skills acquisition after a 1-day Helping Babies Breathe simulation training, using NeoNatalie Live, NeoBeat Heart Rate Meter and Upright Resuscitator. The results were significant. In just one day, healthcare providers—regardless of their previous experience or professional background—acquired life-saving neonatal resuscitation skills. An impressive 87.3% of participants passed their initial skills evaluation. 👏 Read the study in full here: https://lnkd.in/ejwWEmbS Dr Paschal Mdoe, Hege Langli Ersdal, Dunstan Bishanga, MD, MSc, PhD, University of Stavanger, vickfarajaeli daudi #SaferBirths #HelpingBabiesBreathe #NeonatalResuscitation #NeonatalCare

Neema’s Baby, Mother Riziki, Baby Danieli, Mother Tabu, Veronica’s Baby, Mother Najma… These are just a few of the newborns and mothers whose lives were saved thanks to competent, confident, and well-trained healthcare workers. These healthcare workers had been part of the Safer Births Bundle of Care program in Tanzania. When faced with emergencies, well-trained healthcare workers make the difference between life and death – and that’s exactly what was shown in a recent landmark study published by the New England Journal of Medicine. It showed that when implemented effectively, the Safer Births Bundle of Care program – which supports healthcare workers to manage the leading causes of maternal and newborn deaths - reduced maternal deaths by 75% and newborn deaths by 40%. Learn more about the program, and discover the study, here: www.saferbirths.com #saferbirths #maternalhealth #womenshealth #newborncare #neonatology #globalhealth #publichealth #newresearch SaferBirth SBBC Haydom Lutheran Hospital, SAFER, The Global Financing Facility (GFF), Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, University of Stavanger, Stavanger University Hospital, Hege Langli Ersdal, UNICEF

⭐ Celebrating a Decade of Progress ⭐ Last week, we met with global health leaders and politicians in Oslo to celebrate 10 years of collaboration between the Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and The Global Financing Facility (GFF) towards advancing maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. State Secretary Stine Renate Håheim reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering commitment to investing in global health and the vital role of collaboration between governments and multilateral organizations. Success Story: Tanzania🌍 The Safer Births Bundle of Care (SBBC) program in Tanzania was showcased as a success story, demonstrating a dramatic reduction in newborn and maternal mortality. Public health pioneer Tore Godal said: “Progress has been slow in relation to maternal and newborn health since 2020. It’s stagnated and we haven’t had a clear answer on how to attack this. Now what GFF and Laerdal are doing together… for the first time, we see a dramatic breakthrough in this area. This is revolutionary. The key appears to be the quality of services and a more comprehensive approach to the delivery of services. For me, after 55 years, this is the most exciting moment in global health and betterment of mankind.” Investment in Health Norad Director General Bård Vegar Solhjell praised the SBBC project for its impressive, documented impact, saying: "We are concerned that aid money should go to things that have a documented effect. What the (SBBC) project has achieved here is enormously impressive.” Luc Laviolette, Head of Secretariat for the GFF, also expressed enthusiasm for scaling the program, noting Norway's significant contributions as not only a donor, but also an important thought partner. Associate Director for Health at UNICEF, Fouzia Shafique, called for stronger partnerships and scalable innovations, highlighting the success in Tanzania as a model for how to integrate product, program, and service innovations. GFF Head of Staff, Diwa Samad, maintained the importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights as a priority and the expansion of GFF support to bring innovations to scale to end preventable maternal and child deaths by 2030. There’s much work to be done, but we were inspired and energized by the spirit of collaboration and willingness to work towards a world where all births are safe. #saferbirths #gff #NORAD #helpingsavelives #globalhealth

The power of innovation and collaboration 🙌

🔊 Sound on for this one 👇 Now more than ever, on International Women’s Day, all of us here at Laerdal Global Health stand with the United Nations in advocating for the rights, equality and empowerment of women and girls.   Access to quality healthcare services is a human right. Together with our partners, we’re committed to strengthening healthcare systems around the world to ensure that all women receive the care they need, with a focus on the day of birth: the most dangerous for mothers and newborns. We support impactful initiatives that accelerate progress toward reducing maternal mortality because we know that when mothers survive, communities thrive.   #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #helpingsavelives #InternationalWomensDay #MaternalHealth #GlobalHealth

Great design starts with diverse perspectives, and that’s why we’re excited to celebrate Sakina Girnary, Lead UX Designer at Laerdal Global Health, for being nominated as one of Norway’s Top 50 Women in Tech by Abelia! 🙌 As we mark International Women’s Day, this recognition highlights the importance of more women in leadership roles—especially in tech and healthcare. When women are part of the decision-making process, we create better solutions, better products, and ultimately, better outcomes for all. Congratulations, Sakina Girnary! Your work in UX design is making a real impact on maternal and newborn care, and we couldn’t be prouder. ❤️

🌟 Yesterday, we celebrated a decade of impactful partnership between Norway and the The Global Financing Facility (GFF) for Women, Children and Adolescents! 🌟 The event taking place here at Norad, was a testament to the incredible progress achieved in maternal and newborn health – thanks to good forces joining efforts: ✅ 164 million women accessed safe childbirth services.  ✅ 177 million newborns benefited from early initiation of breastfeeding.  ✅ 339 million unintended pregnancies averted through modern contraceptives. A standout success story highlighted yesterday was the Safer Births Bundle of Care (SBBC) programme in Tanzania, which has yielded amazing results in saving the lives of women giving birth and newborn children, showing nothing less than a 75 % reduction in maternal mortality and a 40 % reduction in newborn mortality. 👩🏽🍼 The programme showcases the power of innovation and fruitful partnerships between Tanzania's health authorities, The Global Financing Facility (GFF), Norad, Laerdal Global Health, UNICEF, Stavanger University Hospital, and the University of Stavanger. Yet, we find ourselves in uncertain times. Resting on one’s laurels is not an option. We also discussed the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in further advance the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents. We will continue making strong efforts in ensuring that the miracle of giving life does not come at the cost of life itself! Special thanks to our amazing speakers: Stine Renate Håheim, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Global Health pioneer Tore Godal, GFFs Luc Laviolette, GFFs Diwa Sawad, Tore Laerdal, Dr. Benjamin Kamala, HE Ms. Delores Kotze, ambassador of South Africa in Norway, Anne-Marie Helland form PwC, Gunvor Knag Fylkesnes from Save the Children Norway (Redd Barna), and moderator Nina Bull Jørgensen. #GlobalHealth #SaferBirths #SRHR #Tanzania #Norway #Innovation #AidWorks #BistandVirker #FaktaHarMakta

⭐ Recently we joined United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India in Madhya Pradesh to support a project focused on reducing maternal and newborn mortality in districts with the highest maternal and newborn mortality rates. ⭐ While the use of traditional birthing positions remains widespread, the benefits of giving birth in alternative birthing positions include improving maternal outcomes, reducing morbidity, and promoting respectful care. Developed by UNFPA with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for inclusion in government training programs, the Alternative Birthing Positions Module has been piloted and validated by the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India - FOGSI, the South Asia Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SAFOG), and the National Health Mission, Madhya Pradesh. The workshop received positive feedback with 87% of participants rating it as "Excellent" and 67% finding the training highly relevant to their practice. Want to learn more? 👉 https://lnkd.in/dt_2yaPH #AlternativeBirthing #helpingsavelives

Many maternal and newborn deaths are preventable. But the difference between life and death is often determined by whether the healthcare provider knows what steps to take quickly and effectively. 👇 That’s precisely the focus of the Safer Births Bundle of Care program, which supports those attending births with the skills and confidence to provide the proper care at the right time through regular, hands-on, data-led training. As a partner in this program, we are proud of the recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that shows maternal deaths were reduced by 75% and newborn deaths by 40%, after implementation in 5 regions in Tanzania. In the face of stagnating statistics, this study – and the Safer Births Bundle of Care program – is demanding the attention of global health professionals, policy makers and leaders, globally. Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/e_VDhkmr For more: www.saferbirths.com SaferBirth SBBC Hege Langli Ersdal #SaferBirths #Tanzania #MaternalCare #NewbornCare

📢 A game-changing moment for women and newborns, everywhere. 👇 The New England Journal of Medicine has just published a study showing a 75% reduction in maternal deaths and a 40% reduction in early newborn deaths after implementation of the Safer Births Bundle of Care program, currently in place in over 150 health facilities in Tanzania. These results mark a game-changing moment for women and newborns, everywhere. This highly scalable program strengthens healthcare systems by equipping birth attendants with the skills, knowledge, competence, and confidence needed to manage the leading causes of maternal and newborn mortality. If you’re part of the global community working towards a world where all births are safe, we strongly encourage you to read this study: https://lnkd.in/e_VDhkmr #SaferBirths #SBBC #Tanzania #Newborncare #Maternalhealth #maternalcare #healthcareworkers #globalhealth Hege Langli Ersdal