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Exclusive Breastfeeding
Feeding the baby only breast milk for the first six months. Benefits include optimal growth and development and protection against infections.
Zinc Supplementation
Providing zinc to children to boost their immune system. Benefits include diarrhea management and prevention of stunting.
Iodine Supplementation
Ensuring sufficient iodine intake during pregnancy. Benefits include prevention of congenital hypothyroidism and improved child cognitive function.
Perinatal Care
Care given around the time of childbirth. Benefits include reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and monitoring for complications.
Sanitation Improvements
Improving facilities for waste disposal. Benefits include reducing disease transmission and enhancing public health.
Barrier Contraceptives
Prevents pregnancy by physically blocking sperm. Benefits include protection against STIs and no hormonal side effects.
Gender Equality in Health Access
Promoting equal health service access for women and men. Benefits include improved outcomes in maternal and child health and enhanced societal development.
Child Immunizations
Vaccinating children against various diseases. Benefits include immunity development and prevention of disease outbreaks.
Kangaroo Mother Care
Skin-to-skin contact for low-weight or premature newborns. Benefits include thermal regulation, better sleep patterns, and improved breastfeeding.
Family Planning
Strategies to control the number and timing of children. Benefits include increased education and empowerment for women, and improved child health.
Child Growth Monitoring
Tracking a child’s growth over time. Benefits include identifying nutritional needs and early detection of growth disorders.
Malaria Prevention in Pregnancy
Use of insecticide-treated bed nets and antimalarial drugs. Benefits include reduced maternal anemia and decreased infant mortality.
Oral Rehydration Therapy
Treatment for dehydration from diarrhea with a simple solution of sugar and salts. Benefits include preventing dehydration and reducing mortality.
Maternal Nutrition
Dietary considerations for pregnant women, including adequate caloric intake and essential nutrients. Benefits include supporting fetal development and reducing pregnancy complications.
Vitamin A Supplementation
Providing vitamin A to prevent deficiency and associated blindness in children. Benefits include a strengthened immune system and reduced child mortality.
Tobacco Smoke Avoidance
Educating to prevent exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy and childhood. Benefits include reduced risks of respiratory issues and SIDS.
Prenatal Care
Regular medical check-ups during pregnancy ensuring mother and fetus health. Benefits include reduced risk of complications and monitoring of fetal development.
Skilled Birth Attendance
Childbirth overseen by trained health professionals. Benefits include reduced maternal and neonatal complications and deaths.
Postnatal Care
Care provided to the mother and newborn immediately after birth. Benefits include support for recovery, breastfeeding assistance, and newborn care.
Breastfeeding
Feeding an infant with mother's milk. Benefits include immune support for the baby and reduced risk of chronic diseases for the mother.
Safe Drinking Water
Access to purified water sources. Benefits include reduced incidence of waterborne diseases and improved overall health.
HIV Testing and Treatment in Pregnancy
Screening for HIV and providing antiretroviral therapy to prevent mother-to-child transmission. Benefits include reducing HIV transmission and improving maternal health.
Newborn Hearing Screening
Testing the hearing of newborns to identify congenital hearing loss early. Benefits include timely intervention and better language development outcomes.
Antenatal Education
Educational programs for pregnant women to prepare for childbirth and parenthood. Benefits include reduced anxiety and better birth outcomes.
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