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

Egypt’s Health and Population Ministry is planning to reduce newborn deaths from 18 to 11 per 1,000 live births.

Dr. Abla Al-Alfi, deputy minister of health and population for population affairs, primary care and family development, chaired the first meeting of the National Committee for Newborns to discuss the plan.

The meeting focused on reducing neonatal mortality, with the committee considering the proposed target for improving newborn survival.

The brief account of the meeting did not specify a timetable for reaching the target or detail the measures planned to achieve it.