Background Progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths and stillbirths is impeded
by data gaps, especially regarding coverage and quality of care in hospitals. We aimed to …

Objectives: To identify the implementation strategies used in World Health Organization
Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) uptake in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs); examine …

Background Immediate newborn care (INC) practices, notably early initiation of breastfeeding
(EIBF), are fundamental for newborn health. However, coverage tracking currently relies …

Background Policymakers need regular high-quality coverage data on care around the time
of birth to accelerate progress for ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths and …

Background Accurate birthweight is critical to inform clinical care at the individual level and
tracking progress towards national/global targets at the population level. Low birthweight (…

Background Research shows that poor knowledge and awareness of menstrual and pregnancy
health among women are associated with adverse reproductive health and pregnancy …

Neonatal mortality remains a significant health problem in low-income settings. Low-cost
essential newborn care (ENC) interventions with proven efficacy and cost-effectiveness exist …

Objective: Surgical site infection (SSI) prevention remains significant, particularly in the era
of antimicrobial resistance. Feedback on practices and outcomes is known to be key to …

Background Kangaroo mother care (KMC) reduces mortality among stable neonates ≤2000
g. Lack of data tracking coverage and quality of KMC in both surveys and routine …

Background An estimated >2 million babies stillborn around the world each year lack visibility.
Low- and middle-income countries carry 84% of the burden yet have the least data. Most …