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Exclusive Breastfeeding

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Feeding the baby only breast milk for the first six months. Benefits include optimal growth and development and protection against infections.

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Zinc Supplementation

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Providing zinc to children to boost their immune system. Benefits include diarrhea management and prevention of stunting.

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Iodine Supplementation

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Ensuring sufficient iodine intake during pregnancy. Benefits include prevention of congenital hypothyroidism and improved child cognitive function.

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Perinatal Care

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Care given around the time of childbirth. Benefits include reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and monitoring for complications.

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Sanitation Improvements

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Improving facilities for waste disposal. Benefits include reducing disease transmission and enhancing public health.

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Barrier Contraceptives

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Prevents pregnancy by physically blocking sperm. Benefits include protection against STIs and no hormonal side effects.

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Gender Equality in Health Access

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Promoting equal health service access for women and men. Benefits include improved outcomes in maternal and child health and enhanced societal development.

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Child Immunizations

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Vaccinating children against various diseases. Benefits include immunity development and prevention of disease outbreaks.

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Kangaroo Mother Care

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Skin-to-skin contact for low-weight or premature newborns. Benefits include thermal regulation, better sleep patterns, and improved breastfeeding.

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Family Planning

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Strategies to control the number and timing of children. Benefits include increased education and empowerment for women, and improved child health.

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Child Growth Monitoring

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Tracking a child’s growth over time. Benefits include identifying nutritional needs and early detection of growth disorders.

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Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy

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Use of insecticide-treated bed nets and antimalarial drugs. Benefits include reduced maternal anemia and decreased infant mortality.

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Oral Rehydration Therapy

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Treatment for dehydration from diarrhea with a simple solution of sugar and salts. Benefits include preventing dehydration and reducing mortality.

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Maternal Nutrition

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Dietary considerations for pregnant women, including adequate caloric intake and essential nutrients. Benefits include supporting fetal development and reducing pregnancy complications.

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Vitamin A Supplementation

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Providing vitamin A to prevent deficiency and associated blindness in children. Benefits include a strengthened immune system and reduced child mortality.

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Tobacco Smoke Avoidance

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Educating to prevent exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy and childhood. Benefits include reduced risks of respiratory issues and SIDS.

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Prenatal Care

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Regular medical check-ups during pregnancy ensuring mother and fetus health. Benefits include reduced risk of complications and monitoring of fetal development.

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Skilled Birth Attendance

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Childbirth overseen by trained health professionals. Benefits include reduced maternal and neonatal complications and deaths.

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Postnatal Care

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Care provided to the mother and newborn immediately after birth. Benefits include support for recovery, breastfeeding assistance, and newborn care.

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Breastfeeding

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Feeding an infant with mother's milk. Benefits include immune support for the baby and reduced risk of chronic diseases for the mother.

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Safe Drinking Water

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Access to purified water sources. Benefits include reduced incidence of waterborne diseases and improved overall health.

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HIV Testing and Treatment in Pregnancy

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Screening for HIV and providing antiretroviral therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission. Benefits include reducing HIV transmission and improving maternal health.

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Newborn Hearing Screening

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Testing the hearing of newborns to identify congenital hearing loss early. Benefits include timely intervention and better language development outcomes.

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Antenatal Education

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Educational programs for pregnant women to prepare for childbirth and parenthood. Benefits include reduced anxiety and better birth outcomes.

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