Every Newborn Action Plan

Every Newborn Action Plan
Name	Every Newborn Action Plan
Formation	2014
Parent organization	World Health Organization, United Nations Children's Fund

Every Newborn Action Plan is a global initiative launched by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund in 2014, with the aim of reducing stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates worldwide, as envisioned by Ban Ki-moon and supported by Melinda Gates and Bill Gates. The plan was developed in collaboration with various global health partners, including the Save the Children, UNICEF, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, under the guidance of experts like Joy Lawn and Mike Kinney. The initiative builds on the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, as emphasized by WHO Director-General Margaret Chan and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Introduction

The Every Newborn Action Plan is a comprehensive strategy that outlines a vision for reducing stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates, as discussed at the World Health Assembly and supported by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake and WHO Assistant Director-General Flavia Bustreo. The plan is based on the latest evidence and research, including studies published in the Lancet and the Journal of the American Medical Association, and it provides a framework for countries to develop and implement their own national plans, with technical assistance from organizations like the World Bank and the United States Agency for International Development. The plan's overall goal is to achieve a reduction in stillbirth and neonatal mortality rates, as envisioned by Kofi Annan and supported by Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela. This will require the collaboration and commitment of governments, health organizations, and other stakeholders, including Bill Clinton and Al Gore, as well as the support of international organizations like the European Union and the African Union.

Background

The development of the Every Newborn Action Plan was informed by a range of factors, including the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health, launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2010, and the Commission on Information and Accountability for Women's and Children's Health, established by the World Health Organization in 2010, with the support of Microsoft and Google. The plan also drew on the expertise of global health leaders, including Dr. Margaret Chan and Dr. Anthony Lake, as well as the insights of researchers and academics, such as Professor Joy Lawn and Professor Robert Black, who have published numerous studies in the New England Journal of Medicine and the British Medical Journal. The plan's development was also influenced by the work of organizations like the Save the Children and the International Confederation of Midwives, which have been working to improve newborn health for many years, with the support of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the GAVI Alliance.

Key Components

The Every Newborn Action Plan has several key components, including the improvement of antenatal care, intrapartum care, and postnatal care, as outlined in the WHO Guidelines on Antenatal Care and the WHO Guidelines on Intrapartum Care, developed with the support of The Rockefeller Foundation and The Ford Foundation. The plan also emphasizes the importance of essential newborn care, including breastfeeding and kangaroo mother care, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. Additionally, the plan highlights the need for improved data collection and monitoring and evaluation, as discussed at the World Health Assembly and supported by UNICEF and the World Bank. The plan's key components are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, as emphasized by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Implementation

The implementation of the Every Newborn Action Plan requires the collaboration and commitment of governments, health organizations, and other stakeholders, including The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the GAVI Alliance, as well as the support of international organizations like the European Union and the African Union. Countries are encouraged to develop and implement their own national plans, using the plan's framework and guidelines, with technical assistance from organizations like the World Bank and the United States Agency for International Development. The plan's implementation will also require the engagement of health workers, including midwives and nurses, as well as the support of community health workers, as discussed at the International Conference on Midwifery and supported by The International Confederation of Midwives and the World Health Organization. The plan's implementation will be monitored and evaluated using a range of indicators, including neonatal mortality rates and stillbirth rates, as recommended by the World Health Organization and the UNICEF.

Impact and Outcomes

The Every Newborn Action Plan has the potential to make a significant impact on newborn health, particularly in low-income countries and middle-income countries, as discussed at the World Health Assembly and supported by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore and WHO Assistant Director-General Princess Nothemba Simelela. The plan's implementation is expected to lead to a reduction in neonatal mortality rates and stillbirth rates, as well as improvements in antenatal care, intrapartum care, and postnatal care, as outlined in the WHO Guidelines on Antenatal Care and the WHO Guidelines on Intrapartum Care. The plan's impact will be monitored and evaluated using a range of indicators, including neonatal mortality rates and stillbirth rates, as recommended by the World Health Organization and the UNICEF. The plan's outcomes will also be influenced by the work of organizations like the Save the Children and the International Confederation of Midwives, which have been working to improve newborn health for many years, with the support of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the GAVI Alliance.

Global Adoption

The Every Newborn Action Plan has been endorsed by a range of global health organizations, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, as well as international organizations like the European Union and the African Union. The plan has also been supported by governments, including the Government of the United States, the Government of the United Kingdom, and the Government of Australia, as well as by global health leaders, including Dr. Margaret Chan and Dr. Anthony Lake. The plan's global adoption will require the collaboration and commitment of governments, health organizations, and other stakeholders, including The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the GAVI Alliance, as well as the support of international organizations like the European Union and the African Union. The plan's global adoption will also be influenced by the work of organizations like the Save the Children and the International Confederation of Midwives, which have been working to improve newborn health for many years, with the support of The Rockefeller Foundation and The Ford Foundation.

Category:Global health initiatives