Egypt Plans to Cut Newborn Deaths from 18 to 11 per 1,000 Live Births

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population is discussing a plan to reduce newborn deaths from 18 to 11 for every 1,000 live births.

Dr Abla El-Alfy, deputy minister of health and population for population affairs, primary care and family development, chaired the first meeting of the National Committee for Newborns.

The meeting focused on the proposed reduction in neonatal mortality, bringing the issue onto the committee’s agenda at its inaugural session.

The summary of the meeting did not specify a deadline for reaching the target or outline the measures proposed to achieve it.