09/09/2025
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
This week at Doren Specialist Hospital, we join the world in creating awareness on how to reduce the death rate of babies around our communities and beyond.
Infant mortality is the death of a baby before their first birthday. It’s measured as the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) — the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births in a given year.
It’s considered one of the most important indicators of a country’s health, development, and quality of healthcare. September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Do you know the five leading causes of infant death? Here is how you can help reduce the death rate of babies in your neighborhoods.
How to Reduce Infant Mortality
1. Improving prenatal care for mothers
2. Skilled healthcare workers during delivery
3. Access to vaccinations and antibiotics
4. Promoting exclusive breastfeeding (first 6 months)
5. Good nutrition for mothers and infants
6. Education on safe sleep practices (to prevent SIDS)
7. Stronger healthcare systems and community health programs
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